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A late strike from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday.

Santa Clara, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, US

Who

Boualem Khoukhi, Qatar, Switzerland, Dan Ndoye, Edmilson Junior, Gregor Kobel, Mahmoud Abunada, Michel Aebischer, Breel Embolo, Jassem Jaber, Denis Zakaria, Granit Xhaka, Johan Manzambi, El Ahmed

What

When

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:23:12 GMT · 1h 15m ago

Where

Santa Clara, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, US ·

Why

Khoukhi's goal in additional time leveled the score after Switzerland had taken a lead with a penalty goal from Breel Embolo.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Qatar secured its first-ever FIFA World Cup points, demonstrating competitive play on the global stage. The draw, influenced by missed opportunities from both sides, signals an underdog's potential in the tournament.

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A late strike from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on Saturday.
War & Conflict1h 15m ago
A late strike in additional time from Boualem Khoukhi helped Qatar earn their first-ever FIFA World Cup points, playing a 1-1 stalemate with Switzerland at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
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War & Conflict1h 15m ago
Boualem Khoukhi scored a late goal to secure a 1-1 draw for Qatar against Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup.
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Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time strike allowed Qatar to salvage a draw against Switzerland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign opener.
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