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In the build-up to this tournament, it became quite apparent that Qatar would much prefer if a little more of the focus was on the football. On this evidence, the host nation might want to re-think.

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.

Brady along with fellow RTE pundit Richie Sadlier were scathing in their criticism of the Qatar performance

Qatar delivered neither the performance the hosts required nor the logistical competence to ensure everything worked smoothly.

Qatar supporters were clearly unimpressed with Felix Sanchez's team after thousands of them left the Al Bayt Stadium early on Sunday - leaving organisers concerned

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history. The tournament opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador in front of 67,372 fans at Al Bayt Stadium. In 92 years of soccer’s biggest…

Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup’s opening match.

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia inspires his country to an easy opening win over Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Former West Ham striker Enner Valencia scored both goals in the first half as Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in the first game of the 2022 World Cup

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half against the hosts, leading to swathes of empty seats after the break

Qatar became the first hosts to lose an opening match in the tournament’s 92-year history.