Qatar Scores Dramatic 94th-Minute Equalizer Against Switzerland in World Cup Opener
Qatar secured a draw against Switzerland in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener on Saturday, with Boualem Khoukhi scoring an equalizer in the 94th minute. This late goal marks the third-latest group stage equalizer in World Cup history. The result earned Qatar, ranked 56th, their first-ever World Cup point, while Switzerland, ranked 19th, dropped points despite registering 26 attempts, their most on record in a World Cup game since 1966.
Qatar (ranked 56th) secured a draw in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Switzerland (ranked 19th) on Saturday. The team, referred to as Julen Lopetegui's team in the match report, scored a dramatic equalizer in the 94th minute to avoid a defeat.
Boualem Khoukhi netted the goal with a header, sending the ball past Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. This late strike marked the third-latest group stage equalizer in World Cup history.
Throughout the match, Qatar registered four attempts on goal, significantly fewer than Switzerland's 26. The 26 attempts represent the most the European side has recorded in a World Cup game since 1966. Despite this disparity in attempts, Switzerland dropped points from a winning position.
The draw leaves Group B wide open, with Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland all currently holding one point. For Qatar, this result signifies their first-ever point registered in a World Cup tournament. They join Canada, who also achieved their first World Cup point on Saturday.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
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