The Qatar national football team lost a historic goal after their match with Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup. In the last minutes of the game, Boualem Khoukhi jumped high to head the ball into the net after a cross from the right wing, giving Qatar its first point in the history of the World Cup. However, after reviewing the situation, the International Football Association (FIFA) decided to count it as an own goal for the Swiss defender Miro Muhaim. This decision sparked immediate interest, as Khoukhi was considered a hero for Qatar in the Santa Clara match. And slow-motion footage showed that the 35-year-old defender was the one who headed the ball directly in the shot that led to the equalizing goal. Despite not being included in the official statistics, Khoukhi remained the most talked-about player after the match. His header created a chance that surprised the Swiss defense, allowing Qatar to snatch a valuable point in the last seconds. Some sources also indicate that Qatari players receive individual bonuses for each goal they score in the World Cup. Therefore, FIFA's decision that this goal was an own goal may affect Khoukhi's individual bonus, although there is no official confirmation from the Qatari Football Association. Boualem Khoukhi was born in Algeria and obtained Qatari citizenship in 2013. He moved to Qatar to play in 2009 with Al-Arabi before joining Al-Sadd in 2017. At the national team level, Khoukhi is one of the most experienced players in Qatar, having played 125 matches and scored 20 goals. And his goal against Switzerland seemed like it would become one of his most notable international achievements. However, according to FIFA's official records, Qatar's first historic point in the World Cup is now attributed to an own goal scored by Miro Muhaim instead of a goal scored by the captain. The Qatar national football team is considered one of the new heroes in the 2026 World Cup, after their match with Switzerland. The Qatari national team is considered one of the strongest in the region, after winning the 2019 Asian Cup. And player Boualem Khoukhi is considered one of the best in the team, after scoring the equalizing goal against Switzerland. The Qatar national football team is considered one of the new heroes in the 2026 World Cup, after their match with Switzerland. The Qatari national team is considered one of the strongest in the region, after winning the 2019 Asian Cup. And player Boualem Khoukhi is considered one of the best in the team, after scoring the equalizing goal against Switzerland.