Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"We achieved one dream when we arrived here, to be here, and now today is another little dream."
— Julen Lopetegui , Athlete
"This is the first point in the history of the Qatari national team. Praise be to God in all circumstances."
— Mahmoud Abunada , Athlete
"It's like a dictatorship in the idea that they hold this evidence and don't show it for fans. Prove to us it's offside. Where's the transparency?"
— Gary Neville , Celebrity
"scandalous"
— Ian Wright , Celebrity
"Every draw feels like a loss."
— Granit Xhaka , Athlete
"Clearly, we didn’t play the kind of match we needed to."
— Denis Zakaria , Athlete
"I was very proud about today ... our mentality, the discipline they showed today."
— Julen Lopetegui , Athlete
"Switzerland a level below 'class'."
— Gary Neville , Celebrity
"The lack of transparency was 'ridiculous'."
— Ian Wright , Celebrity
"I am very proud of the team."
— Julen Lopetegui , Athlete
Key People
Antonio Conte is an Italian football manager known for leading various top clubs and national teams.
Boualem Khoukhi is a Qatari soccer player who scored a crucial goal in the FIFA World Cup.
Breel Embolo is a Swiss football player who was awarded a penalty in the match against Qatar.
Denis Zakaria is a Swiss football midfielder who reflected on the game's disappointing outcome.
Gary Neville is a former England football player and current commentator known for his insights on the game.
Granit Xhaka is a Swiss soccer midfielder.
Ian Wright is a former England striker and football pundit.
Julen Lopetegui is a Spanish football manager coaching the Qatari national team.
Luis Rubiales is a former president of the Spanish Football Federation.
Mahmoud Abunada is the goalkeeper for the Qatari national football team.
Miro Muheim is a Swiss football player who scored an own goal during a World Cup match against Qatar.
Murat Yakin is the head coach of the Swiss national football team.
Remo Freuler is a Swiss football player who was fouled leading to a penalty in the match.
Ricardo Rodriguez is a veteran full-back for the Swiss national football team.
Xherdan Shaqiri is a Swiss football player known for his impact in international matches.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQSTJRLUxsakdfZFBXNVphQ09hci0teGFBOVFhUDZBMmgtMGlqNURoWGtnSjY5Y1BXYjZpb3czOUdMMUxPOUpTc0R4Yy1vQnMzYmhOU0RpSW1oVGR1VXZjay1zWjFESVZvMTgxazB2T1NObGh2U3BrcjF5RkVfcjJQMVJ4WDdfTDQ3SV9lXzg4Y3ZGSk1lekZlY0VQZkw5R21XUnROeU53?oc=5" target="_blank">Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw </a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer against Switzerland, ending the match 1-1.
Qatar's late equalizer against Switzerland in a 1-1 draw was the first major upset of the 2026 World Cup.
Qatar earned their first World Cup point with a dramatic stoppage-time header from Boualem Khoukhi, equalizing Breel Embolo's first-half penalty for Switzerland.
Qatar celebrated their first World Cup point with a stoppage-time equalizer from Boualem Khoukhi, drawing 1-1 against Switzerland in Group B.
Qatar earned their first World Cup point with a stoppage-time equalizer against Switzerland, leaving the Swiss stunned after failing to convert 26 goal attempts.
Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw for Qatar against Switzerland, marking Qatar's first World Cup point.
Qatar secured their first-ever World Cup point with a stoppage-time equalizer from captain Boualem Khoukhi, drawing 1-1 against Switzerland in Group B.
Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw for Qatar against Switzerland, marking Qatar's first World Cup point.
Qatar celebrated their first World Cup point after a late own goal forced a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, sending the Gulf nation into jubilation.
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