Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Boualem Khoukhi played 3 matches for Qatar, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group B | vs Switzerland 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group B | vs Canada 0-6 | Started, played the full match |
| Group B | vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-3 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Boualem Khoukhi (Arabic: بوعلام خوخي; born 9 July 1990) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Al Sadd in the Qatar Stars League. Born in Algeria, he represents the Qatar national team.
Youth career A pure product of the junior ranks of Algeria's JSM Chéraga, Khoukhi made his debut for the senior team in the 2009–10 season. He struggled in his first season, but his career was soon revived when Farid Zemiti was hired as the head coach of the club. He became integrated into the first team, playing alongside future Algeria international Islam Slimani, and many Algerian clubs were alleged to be interested in the services of Khoukhi, including USM El Harrach. He soon received an offer from Al Shamal in Qatar, which he accepted. However, after landing in Qatar, Al Arabi head coach Uli Stielike believed Khoukhi had exceptional potential and offered him a trial at the club. He accepted the trial and was offered a contract deal shortly after.
Al Arabi (2009–2017)
Khoukhi soon earned a starting spot in Al Arabi's first team after his initial arrival in November 2009.
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