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FIFA WC 2026: Qatar snatch historic first point with injury-time equaliser against Switzerland

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FIFA WC 2026: Qatar Make History as Boualem Khoukhi's Last-Gasp Goal Denies Switzerland

By IANS News June 14, 2026 • 08:44 AM View: 1029

Qatar earned their first-ever point at a FIFA World Cup on foreign soil after Boualem Khoukhi’s dramatic stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in a gripping Group-stage encounter on Saturday.

The Swiss appeared destined to claim all three points after Breel Embolo converted a 17th-minute penalty, but Qatar struck in the fourth minute of added time to stun their European opponents at a sun-soaked venue in the San Francisco Bay Area.

TAGS Qatar Vs Switzerland Boualem Khoukhi Breel Embolo FIFA World Cup Qatar Football Team Switzerland Football World Cup Draw

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