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El Salvador and Qatar Play to Scoreless Draw as Qatar Eyes FIFA World Cup 2026.

El Salvador and Qatar faced each other on June 6 in an international friendly match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The match was played at 1:00 p.m. under intense heat, which affected the pace of the game. It was the third matchup in history between the two national teams; in the previous two, Qatar had won, but this time El Salvador managed to secure its first draw against the Asian side.

 

El Salvador's C. Martinez #14 challenges for the ball as Qatar's A. Fathy #20 slides in with a tackle during an international friendly game. June 6, 2026 - BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

The pace of the match was slow, with few clear goal-scoring chances. Qatar, preparing to compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, took a cautious approach throughout the match. For its part, El Salvador tried to be more proactive, pressing in different areas of the field and creating danger, though without the necessary sharpness in the final third to break the deadlock.

El Salvador's S. Vásquez #7 takes a shot on goal in front of Qatar goalkeeper M. Abunada #1 during an international friendly game. June 6, 2026 - BMO Stadium, Los Angeles.

The statistics reflected a balanced contest, with a slight Salvadoran advantage in possession and attacking opportunities, though no goals were scored. Beyond the result, the match provided valuable lessons for both coaching staffs: Qatar continues to fine-tune aspects ahead of the World Cup, while El Salvador uses these matches to assess players, test tactical variations, and keep building a team with an eye toward future international challenges.

Article and Photos by: Ricardo Ulloa

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