Hapless Qatar’s World Cup could be over before everyone else’s even began The hosts were outclassed by Ecuador in the opener and have essentially already been eliminated from the tournament The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
World Cup 2022 key events: Ecuador deal Qatar 2-0 loss in opener The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday. Here’s a quick guide recapping the main events from Day 1. Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022
Qatar World Cup riot police deployed at fan park as Gary Neville tears into FIFA boss All of the latest news from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the tournament got underway on Sunday with the hosts’ defeat at the hands of Ecuador, whilst criticism has also been sent the way of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino Daily Mirror · Nov 21, 2022
Valencia double helps Ecuador coast past hosts Qatar in World Cup opener AL KHOR, Qatar: Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with first-half goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a one-sided affair that was the first opening game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history. Bangkok Post · Nov 20, 2022
Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 1 - the pain of gain Hardly surprising that with a ban on the sale of alcohol around the World Cup stadium, there were a lot of firsts. Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2022
Everton fans in Qatar for World Cup spend night in 'palace with lions and monkeys' Clips have emerged appearing to show the men arriving at an opulent location - with one of them seemingly playing with a lion cub Liverpool Echo · Nov 20, 2022
Kevin Baxter: World Cup kicks off with Ecuador blanking host Qatar AL KHOR, Qatar —Finally. Los Angeles Times · Nov 20, 2022
Frazzled Qatar team fluff their lines on World Cup’s surreal opening night Before the opening match we saw the World Cup mascot, a ghost, and Ecuador went through their Qatari hosts with just as much ease The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022
Valencia bags a brace as Ecuador ease past Qatar in World Cup opener Enner Valencia scored twice on Sunday night to lead Ecuador to an opening round win over hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup. Radio France Internationale · Nov 20, 2022
Today at the World Cup: Qatar fall flat while England opt to take knee The opening ceremony was a glamorous occasion but the host nation were easily beaten by Ecuador. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Qatar Facade Crumbles in Embarrassing Loss in World Cup Opener From emptying stands to an uninspired performance on the field, the host nation’s incompetence was on full display in every corner of the Al-Bayt Stadium. Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2022
‘The atmosphere was great’: Qatar coach hails fans despite mass exodus during Ecuador defeat Qatar fans left in their droves at half-time of the World Cup opener as Ecuador outclassed the hosts The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022
Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador. WEKU · Nov 20, 2022
Enner Valencia provides injury update after sending Qatar punch drunk in World Cup opener QATAR 0-2 ECUADOR: Enner Valencia scored twice, and had another ruled out by VAR, as Ecuador swatted hosts Qatar aside - but he was forced off with ankle and knee injuries Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022
Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar get stage fright as hosts flop against Ecuador on their big opening night at World Cup 2022 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.
France 24 · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup host Qatar loses opener to Ecuador 0-2 in record defeat Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.
Irish Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Liam Brady slams 'no hopers' Qatar as World Cup hosts fall to 2-0 defeat Brady along with fellow RTE pundit Richie Sadlier were scathing in their criticism of the Qatar performance
The Times of India · Nov 20, 2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome Ecuador's Valencia denied first-half hat-trick by VAR
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar’s opening World Cup impression slips into disaster on and off the pitch Qatar delivered neither the performance the hosts required nor the logistical competence to ensure everything worked smoothly.
Daily Mirror · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar fans turn their backs on World Cup opener in embarrassing Ecuador defeat 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
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 20, 2022 World Cup Dismay for Qatar as Ecuador Wins Opening Game 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…
Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022 Hosts Qatar overwhelmed by Ecuador in opening World Cup match Ecuador put two unanswered goals past Qatar for victory in the World Cup’s opening match.
ABC News · Nov 20, 2022 Enner Valencia leads Ecuador to World Cup victory over debutant hosts Qatar Ecuador captain Enner Valencia inspires his country to an easy opening win over Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022 Hosts Qatar off to losing start after Enner Valencia double for Ecuador 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
The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2022 Qatar World Cup defeat proves there are some things in sport you can’t pay for Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half against the hosts, leading to swathes of empty seats after the break