Summary

Boualem Khoukhi (Qatar), Defender, 129 caps, 21 international goals, model: 4.4% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Boualem Khoukhi

#16 Defender Al Sadd SC (QAT) Qatar

Boualem Khoukhi is a 36-year-old defender for Al Sadd SC (QAT) and Qatar. He has earned 129 caps and 21 international goals for Qatar. Our model puts Qatar's title chance at 0% with a 33% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Boualem has collected 12 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

129 Caps

21 Goals

0 Season goals

0 Assists

Age36Height1.80 m (5 ft 9 in)Weight163 lbsMarket value€385K

View next match prediction See Qatar team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume Above average

Tournament form Steady

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Boualem Khoukhi · the model’s read

Boualem Khoukhi brings 129 caps and 21 international goals for Qatar at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Al Sadd SC (QAT). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Khoukhi's anytime-goalscoring probability at 4.4% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.07 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Boualem Khoukhi: World Cup 2026 Form

How Boualem has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.8

Avg rating 3 games · WC 2026

6.2

Last match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

Dipping

7.4

vs Switzerland

90 min · 1G 0A

6.8

vs Canada

90 min

6.2

vs Bosnia & Herzegovina

90 min

Boualem Khoukhi: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (3 games) alongside the career baseline (22 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.8

Career baseline 7.1

1 Shotsper 90 min 1.32

0.33 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.37

— Key passesper 90 min 0.37

1.67 Tacklesper 90 min 1.46

1 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.54

3 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.02

58 Touchesper 90 min 78

At World Cup 2026, Boualem is rating 6.8 — below his 7.1 career baseline.

Qatar defensive unit

Full squad

The defenders and keepers Boualem lines up behind for Qatar at World Cup 2026 in Group B.

Pedro Miguel Defender 2.07 Tackles / 90

Homam Ahmed Defender 1.14 Tackles / 90

Meshaal Barsham Goalkeeper 6.9 Career rating

Jassem Gaber Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Lucas Mendes Defender 1.09 Tackles / 90

Sultan Al-Brake Defender 3.48 Tackles / 90

Boualem Khoukhi: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Al-Sadd

2017 - 2017

Al-Arabi

2009 - 2017

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

12 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

4× Qatar Sheikh Jassim Cup 2008, 2010 + 2 more

2× AFC Asian Cup 2019, 2023

2× Qatar Cup 2017, 2021

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

4 Cup Competitions

1 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

2× Qatar Stars League
2018-20192020-2021

Cup Competitions 4

4× Qatar Sheikh Jassim Cup
200820102011 +1
2× Qatar Cup
20172021
1× Arabian Gulf Cup
2014
1× Emir of Qatar Cup
2017

International 1

2× AFC Asian Cup
20192023

Boualem Khoukhi: Quick Facts

#16Shirt number

36Age

1.80 m (5 ft 9 in)Height

163 lbsWeight

Bou Ismaïl, AlgeriaBirthplace

Al Sadd SC (QAT)Club

Part of the Qatar squad at World Cup 2026

Qatar team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Boualem Khoukhi play?

Boualem Khoukhi plays as a Defender for Al Sadd SC (QAT). At World Cup 2026 they represent Qatar.

How many caps does Boualem Khoukhi have?

Boualem Khoukhi has 129 international caps for Qatar, with 21 international goals.

What trophies has Boualem Khoukhi won?

Boualem Khoukhi has won 12 career honours. Notable titles include Qatar Sheikh Jassim Cup (x4), AFC Asian Cup (x2), Qatar Cup (x2).

What is Qatar's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Qatar at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 33% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Qatar in at World Cup 2026?

Qatar are in Group B at World Cup 2026, facing Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina.