Qatar Keeper Mahmud Abunada Performs Sujood After Late Equaliser Earns Historic First World Cup Point.

Abunada hailed as hero in Switzerland draw; goalkeeper previously donated to build Gaza hospital after Qatar’s 2026 qualification.

Doha:-Qatar’s goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada dropped into sujood on the pitch after his team scored a dramatic late equaliser against Switzerland, securing the nation’s first-ever point in World Cup history. 

Historic Point for Qatar.

Abunada became the hero for Qatar as his brilliant performance helped hold Switzerland to a draw in their Group Stage clash at World Cup 2026. The late goal sparked emotional scenes, with the keeper immediately going into sujood to thank God as teammates rushed to celebrate.

The result marks Qatar’s first point in the tournament’s history, a major milestone for the 2022 hosts now competing in their second World Cup.

 Abunada’s Humanitarian Pledge.

Mahmud Abunada made headlines earlier when Qatar qualified for the 2026 World Cup. Following qualification, the Qatari goalkeeper pledged to donate funds to build a hospital in Gaza, Palestine. The gesture earned widespread praise across the Arab world.

 Fans Celebrate Goalkeeper’s Faith and Form.

Fans and pundits hailed both Abunada’s shot-stopping and his public display of faith on the world stage. Social media was flooded with clips of his sujood celebration and tributes to his Gaza hospital donation.

Qatar will look to build on the momentum in their next Group Stage fixture as they chase a first-ever spot in the knockout rounds.