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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.

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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.

France 24

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

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Qatar's World Cup hopes rest on familiarity after Xavi dream failed to come true

WORLD CUP PREVIEW: QATAR - The smallest nation to host a World Cup face battle for second spot in Group A as a squad packed with naturalised citizens and managed by another Spaniard than the Barcelona manager face vital first game against Ecuador on Sunday

Irish Mirror

World Cup 2022: Qatar vs Ecuador match preview

Hosts kick off showpiece football tournament with a clash against South American side.

Al Jazeera

Qatar aim to avoid embarrassment after 12 long years preparing for World Cup

The host nation were awarded the tournament in 2010 while occupying their lowest world ranking ever. Now, more than a decade on, they seek respect on the pitch

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup can be force for good, insists national team manager Felix Sanchez

The hosts get the tournament, which has been plagued by controversy, under way against Ecuador on Sunday.

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Qatar faces acid test in World Cup opener after 12 years of spending

Doha (AFP) - Qatar will finally get their home World Cup under way on Sunday, 12 years after the nation's successful bid put into motion wide-ranging preparations which cost billions of dollars.

AFP

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Doha (AFP) - Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.

AFP

World Cup Group A: Mystery surrounds Qatar on pitch amid controversy off it

Qatar kicks off the World Cup on Sunday against Ecuador.

The National (Scotland)

Asian teams up against it at World Cup as South Korea sweat on Son

Doha (AFP) - A record six Asian teams will attempt against the odds to emulate South Korea's historic run to the 2002 semi-finals as the World Cup returns to the continent in Qatar.

AFP

Qatar to kick off World Cup 2022: Has it ever mattered less whether the host nation does well?

It’s Wednesday night, and at the Aspire Academy, about 10 kilometres north of the city centre, Qatar’s national team are holding an open training session ahead of the start of their home World Cup campaign.

Evening Standard

Qatar's World Cup hopes rest on familiarity after Xavi dream failed to come true

WORLD CUP PREVIEW: QATAR -The smallest nation to host a World Cup face battle for second spot in Group A as a squad packed with naturalised citizens and managed by another Spaniard than the Barcelona manager face vital first game against Ecuador on Sunday

Daily Mirror

Qatar World Cup 2022 guide: Star player, fixtures, squad, one to watch, odds to win

Hosts Qatar are appearing at their first ever World Cup and have set their sights on upsetting the odds and getting out of their group.

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Al Jazeera

Hosts Qatar name World Cup 2022 squad

There are no big surprises in Qatar’s 2022 squad, with manager Felix Sanchez backing a number of familiar faces.

Al Jazeera

Qatar national football team’s road to World Cup 2022

The highs, the lows, the wins, the losses and the expectations from the national side.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar Set for World Cup Debut with Something to Prove

Only one host nation has failed to advance past the group stage of the World Cup, and Qatar will be trying to avoid becoming the second. Qatar will be the only team in tournament history to play in the World Cup without ever having competitively qualified for it, since hosts…

AFP

Qatar enjoy rare respite from high pressure World Cup isolation camp

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's World Cup squad trained on home territory for the first time in four months Sunday as they seek to overcome some nervy displays in preparatory matches.

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Two months from World Cup, Qatar emerge from training lockdown

Doha (AFP) - Qatar's World Cup team will emerge from four months in near-lockdown on Friday to take on Canada with most of their fans nervously watching from afar.

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