Qatar loses to Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2022 first match

After the long build-up, the FIFA Football World Cup opened with a spectacular ceremony followed by the first match with Ecuador taking on host nation Qatar, playing their first-ever World Cup game.

AL KHOR - (l-r) Michael Estrada of Ecuador, Abdulaziz Hatem of Qatar during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. Credit: ANP/Sipa USA/AAP Image

Key Points

• Inclusivity was a theme of the spectacular opening ceremony - a subject that has been the focus of criticism of the host nation, Qatar.
• Surprise guest, Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman, had been an ambassador for the USA’s bid to host the 2022 World Cup before Qatar won hosting rights.
• Ecuador won the first match with 2-nil against host nation Qatar.

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Qatar loses to Ecuador in the FIFA World Cup 2022 first match

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