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Boualem Khoukhi scored a stoppage-time header to give Qatar a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their Group B opener at the 2026 World Cup. It was Qatar's first-ever point in the tournament. Breel Embolo had put Switzerland ahead from the penalty spot in the first half.
Qatar, the Asian champions, open their 2026 World Cup campaign against Switzerland in San Francisco on Saturday, seeking to put behind them a winless home tournament in 2022. Coach Julen Lopetegui's side have revived since then, while Switzerland aim to break their round-of-16 ceiling after an unbeaten qualifying run.
Đội tuyển Qatar, nhà vô địch châu Á hai lần liên tiếp, lần đầu tiên giành vé dự World Cup qua vòng loại và đặt mục tiêu vượt qua vòng bảng tại giải đấu năm 2026. Nằm ở bảng B cùng Thụy Sĩ, Canada và Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar hy vọng tạo nên bất ngờ dưới sự dẫn dắt của HLV Julen Lopetegui.
A friendly match between Ireland and Qatar in Dublin was twice interrupted by home fans protesting Ireland’s upcoming Nations League games against Israel. Tennis balls with Palestinian flags were thrown onto the pitch, prompting pauses in play. The protests reflect ongoing calls for a boycott of the Israel fixtures, which the FAI has said will proceed as scheduled.
An Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has departed for Qatar for an official multi-day visit. The trip aims to bolster bilateral talks on economic cooperation, security, and regional issues. Analysts view it as part of Tehran's broader push for dialogue and de-escalation in the Persian Gulf.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone conversations with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts on October 10 to discuss regional developments and bilateral issues. The talks focused on diplomatic efforts to end hostilities in Gaza and Lebanon amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Qatar has reaffirmed its support for all international efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in conflict zones. The statement emphasized Doha’s role in mediating between parties and promoting dialogue, including in the Middle East and Africa. Qatar also called for enhanced international cooperation and respect for UN resolutions.
Qatar says the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran require additional time to achieve progress, according to a statement from a Qatari official. The Gulf state has been acting as a mediator in the talks.
Qatar has declared that no country is permitted to obstruct access to the Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances. The statement comes as geopolitical tensions escalate in the Gulf region.
