article author: Reuters Author: Mon, 2026-06-15 22: 12 SANTA CLARA, California: Qatar’s resilience against Switzerland owed much to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, whose key saves kept them in the game, a remarkable comeback for a player once close to retirement due to a serious back injury. The 26-year-old, who made his international debut last year, made six saves as Qatar grabbed a dramatic 1-1 late equalizer against Switzerland to earn their first-ever World Cup point. The achievement was described by Abunada, who was named Man of the Match, as “the most beautiful moment of my career. ” Main category: Sport Football Tags: FIFA World Cup 2026 Mahmoud Abunada



