FIFA 2026: Boualem Khoukhi’s goal on header in stoppage time earns Qatar a 1-1 World Cup draw with Switzerland
Qatar secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a FIFA 2026 World Cup Group B match after a stoppage-time header by Boualem Khoukhi. Switzerland had taken an early lead through a Breel Embolo penalty but failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities throughout the game.
Why it matters
The FIFA World Cup is a major global sporting event that significantly impacts international sports media and tourism, with this match highlighting the competitive nature of the group stages.
Boualem Khoukhi scored an equalizing goal on a header in the fourth minute of stoppage time, and Qatar spoiled a dominant day by Switzerland in a 1-1 draw Saturday in Group B of the World Cup.
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