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‘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

Cool air blasts fans on breezy World Cup opening night

Icy air blasted fans packing the Al Bayt Stadium on the World Cup’s breezy opening night in Qatar

The Independent UK

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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For U.S., Wales, Vital World Cup Opener Has Been a Long Time Coming

The U.S. has waited eight years to return to this stage, while for Wales it’s been 64. Either way, motivation and urgency are not in short supply.

Sports Illustrated

Ecuador Fans Chant ‘We Want Beer’ at Dry World Cup in Qatar

The 2022 World Cup officially kicked off on Sunday, and fans in the stadium weren’t too pleased with the alcohol policy.

Sports Illustrated

European World Cup teams to defy FIFA in armband standoff

FIFA has tried to end a standoff with European teams about wearing unauthorized captain armbands for an anti-discrimination campaign that draws attention to World Cup host Qatar

The Independent UK

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

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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.

Evening Standard

Viewers were disappointed that Fox’s World Cup coverage ignored Qatar’s awful human rights record

A STARK contrast from other broadcasters.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Morgan Freeman helps open the controversial Qatar World Cup

‘We gather here as one big tribe’

The Independent UK

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

Why Al Bayt stadium emptied after half-time during 2022 World Cup opener Qatar Vs Ecuador

World Cup news: Tournament opener fizzles out as fans leave the ground early at half-time.

Football London

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

Irish Mirror

FIFA World Cup: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome

Ecuador's Valencia denied first-half hat-trick by VAR

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The Independent UK

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

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

Wales Online

Thousands of fans leave World Cup opening game early in depressing scenes

The opening game of the World Cup was won by Ecuador, who beat their hosts Qatar 2-0

Liverpool Echo

What are the rule changes at the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

There will be a few changes on the field for the 22nd edition of the World Cup

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Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

Ecuador spoil the Qatar World Cup party as Enner Valencia shoots down hosts

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

The Independent UK

Enner Valencia underlines World Cup heritage with opening brace against Qatar

The former West Ham and Everton striker took his tally of World Cup goals to five as he made his mark in the opening game of the tournament

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