Boualem Khoukhi – Qatar | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Boualem Khoukhi
Date of BirthJuly 9, 1990 (age 35)
Place of BirthBou Ismaïl, Algeria
Height / Weight184 / 77
PositionDefender
Current ClubAl Sadd
42
Career
Appearances
1
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League Elite | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Stars League | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 42 | 1 | 1 |
14
Int'l
Caps
1
Int'l
Goals
Qatar International
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World Cup 2026
Group B →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 |  Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 3 |  Bosnia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
2026 tournament outlook
Boualem Khoukhi will represent Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Qatar have been drawn in Group B alongside Canada, Switzerland, Bosnia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-13 against Switzerland at Levi's Stadium, San Francisco. As a defender, Khoukhi will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Qatar's best World Cup finish is Group stage (2022). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Qatar at the 2026 World Cup
Boualem Khoukhi is part of the Qatar squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Carlos Queiroz, alongside Mahmud Abunada, Lucas Mendes, Mohamed Al Manai, and Akram Afif among the key players.
View full Qatar team profile →Related players
Qatar Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Mahmud Abunada | Goalkeeper |
| Lucas Mendes | Defender |
| Mohamed Al Manai | Midfielder |
| Akram Afif | Attacker |
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