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Qatar\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad featured four African-born players Mohammed Muntari, Almoez Ali, Ahmed Fathy and Boualem Khoukh all representing Qatar on football\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ghana-born forward Mohammed Muntari, who was born in Kumasi, was included in Qatar\u2019s squad but did not make an appearance during the 2026 tournament. The Al Gharafa striker remains a historic figure for Qatar, having scored the nation\u2019s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal against Senegal in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almoez Ali, born in Khartoum, Sudan, represented Qatar as a forward. The Al Duhail striker made one appearance at the 2026 World Cup, coming off the bench against Bosnia and Herzegovina and playing 18 minutes. He finished the tournament without a goal or assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egypt-born midfielder Ahmed Fathy, born in Aswan, was one of Qatar\u2019s regular midfield options. The Al Arabi player featured in all three group-stage matches, making three appearances and playing 150 minutes, with no goals or assists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Algeria-born defender Boualem Khoukhi was Qatar\u2019s most prominent African-born player at the tournament. The Al Sadd centre-back started all three group matches and played the full 270 minutes. He also scored Qatar\u2019s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland in the opening match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar finished fourth in Group B with one point after a 1\u20131 draw with Switzerland, followed by defeats to Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team scored two goals and conceded 10 across the three matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026 FIFA World Cup Statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mohammed Muntari: 0 appearances, 0 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almoez Ali: 1 appearance, 18 minutes, 0 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahmed Fathy: 3 appearances, 150 minutes, 0 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boualem Khoukhi: 3 appearances, 270 minutes, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, the four players highlight the diverse backgrounds represented within Qatar\u2019s national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ghana-born forward Mohammed Muntari, who was born in Kumasi, was included in Qatar\u2019s squad but did not make an appearance during the 2026 tournament. The Al Gharafa striker remains a historic figure for Qatar, having scored the nation\u2019s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal against Senegal in 2022. Almoez Ali, born in Khartoum, Sudan, represented Qatar as a forward. The Al Duhail striker made one appearance at the 2026 World Cup, coming off the bench against Bosnia and Herzegovina and playing 18 minutes. He finished the tournament without a goal or assist. Egypt-born midfielder Ahmed Fathy, born in Aswan, was one of Qatar\u2019s regular midfield options. The Al Arabi player featured in all three group-stage matches, making three appearances and playing 150 minutes, with no goals or assists. Algeria-born defender Boualem Khoukhi was Qatar\u2019s most prominent African-born player at the tournament. The Al Sadd centre-back started all three group matches and played the full 270 minutes. He also scored Qatar\u2019s dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland in the opening match. Qatar finished fourth in Group B with one point after a 1\u20131 draw with Switzerland, followed by defeats to Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The team scored two goals and conceded 10 across the three matches. 2026 FIFA World Cup Statistics - Mohammed Muntari: 0 appearances, 0 goals - Almoez Ali: 1 appearance, 18 minutes, 0 goals - Ahmed Fathy: 3 appearances, 150 minutes, 0 goals - Boualem Khoukhi: 3 appearances, 270 minutes, 1 goal Together, the four players highlight the diverse backgrounds represented within Qatar\u2019s national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/qatars-african-born-players-make-their-mark-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"de","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/qatars-african-born-players-make-their-mark-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"de","@id":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/qatars-african-born-players-make-their-mark-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rabsportsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260803-WA0017.jpg?fit=2560%2C1439&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/rabsportsnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG-20260803-WA0017.jpg?fit=2560%2C1439&ssl=1","width":2560,"height":1439},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/qatars-african-born-players-make-their-mark-at-the-2026-fifa-world-cup\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Qatar\u2019s African-Born Players Make Their Mark at the 2026 FIFA World Cup"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/","name":"","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"de"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/rabsportsnews.com\/#\/schema\/person\/6b699d77bc2417f60da8b21bb83b5774","name":"Md Nahid Islam","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"de","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/123f82732434eee22908f07475eb4d67e4e79fb6b0636634a9344567194a96bd?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/123f82732434eee22908f07475eb4d67e4e79fb6b0636634a9344567194a96bd?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/123f82732434eee22908f07475eb4d67e4e79fb6b0636634a9344567194a96bd?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Md Nahid Islam"},"description":"Md. 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