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.
Ecuador Sport News
Mission accomplished but need more, says Ecuador coach
AL KHOR, Qatar : It was mission accomplished, said Ecuador coach Gustavo Alfaro after a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar in the World Cup opener on Sunday, but he warned that he will need more from his men to reach the knockout round.
In a stadium of their own, migrant workers say their sweat made World Cup happen
DOHA : Taking selfies from the stands and sitting on the grassy pitch, thousands of migrant workers gathered in a Doha stadium to watch the opening match of the first World Cup in the Middle East.
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.