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The 2022 host nation have keen knocked out quicker than any other hosts in the tournament's history after their 3-1 defeat to Senegal sees them bow out in less than a week

Senegal sent host Qatar to another loss at the World Cup on Friday, winning 3-1. Striker Boulaye Dia drilled in that first goal after Qatar defender Boualem Khoukhi tried to make a clearance under no pressure, didn't connect properly and landed on his backside. Famara Diedhiou made it 2-0 at…

Goals from Boulaye Dia, Famara Diédhiou and Bamba Dieng earned Senegal a 3-1 win over Qatar, who were then eliminated when Ecuador drew with the Netherlands

Qatar also lost their Group A opener to Ecuador.

Senegal international Bamba Dieng nearly signed for Leeds United in the summer

Edouard Mendy helped Senegal earn three points in the World Cup with victory over Qatar, but a tough task remains at Chelsea for the goalkeeper

The hosts face leaving their own party early and becoming the host nation who has exited the tournament in the quickest time after a 3-1 defeat which ended with supporters turning their backs to the action and heading for the exits

Qatar became the first World Cup hosts to be dumped out of the tournament after just two games, as Senegal secured a morale-boosting victory in Doha.

Qatar 1-3 Senegal: The hosts scored their first World Cup goal in an improved second half performance but will be knocked out if the Netherlands win or draw against Ecuador

Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy produced the save of the World Cup so far against Qatar

DOHA, Qatar: Host nation Qatar are perilously close to crashing out of the World Cup after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat by Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium on Friday, despite Mohammed Muntari netting a first-ever World Cup finals goal for the Qataris.