RTÉ Soccer World Cup Podcast: Qatar thwarted by Ecuador, Wales, England and Netherlands set for first game
World Cup 2022 is finally underway, after all the controversy in the build up.
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Fans enjoy World Cup from a distance at Dubai festival
DUBAI: Soccer fans in Dubai were jubilant on Sunday (Nov 20) as they watched the opening match of the 2022 World Cup in neighbouring Qatar at a fan festival in the region's commercial hub.
‘Superman’ Valencia adds to Ecuador cult status with World Cup double
AL KHOR, Qatar :Captain Enner Valencia extended his cult status in Ecuador to wider international acclaim with a first-half double that propelled the South Americans to a comfortable 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the opening game of the World Cup on Sunday.
Pop and pomp as World Cup kicks off but Qatar poor in Ecuador loss
DOHA: The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off with an opening ceremony of pop and pomp, but a poor performance from host nation Qatar spoiled celebrations on Sunday (Nov 20).
Qatar first World Cup hosts to lose opener with Ecuador defeat
DOHA: Qatar became the first home team to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory over the hosts, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday. Asian champions Qatar enjoyed the backing of the majority of the crowd at the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium, but could not follow a glitzy opening ceremony with a statement performance. Ecuador thought they had made a dream start when they silenced the home fans as Valencia headed in, only for the goal to be ruled out by VAR for an offside in the build-up.
Enner Valencia eases Ecuador to opening-game win over Qatar
Qatar's World Cup party fell flat on the opening night as a brace from Ecuador captain Enner Valencia condemned them to a 2-0 defeat.
Chaotic scenes at fan park ahead of tournament opener
Chaotic scenes broke out inside and outside the fan festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha on Sunday an hour before the kick-off of the opening World Cup match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador after organisers allowed too many fans to flood the precinct.
Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar
AL KHOR, Qatar : Ecuador's veteran striker Enner Valencia scored an early penalty and added a 31st-minute header to give the South Americans a commanding 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar in Sunday's World Cup opening game.