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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 1

There's been so much to enjoy in the Qatar World Cup opening week. All eight beautiful stadiums were in use for the first time. We've seen an array of the world's best players take to the pitch. We've seen wonderful goals, shock results and a brilliant opening ceremony.

The opening game of the world cup began in spectacular fashion as we were treated to a fantastic opening ceremony rich with Qatari traditions and culture. Hollywood star Morgan Freeman led the show, along with local YouTuber Ghanim Al Muftaha. There was an excellent section paying tribute to previous editions of the tournament, with every World Cup mascot making an appearance. Korean popstar sensation Jungkook also performed his official World Cup song, 'Dreamers'.

Once the ceremony ended, the time for waiting was over, and we witnessed history being made with the first game of the 2022 World Cup. The hosts, Qatar, faced South American challengers in Ecuador. There was early drama as VAR chalked off a goal for Ecuador in the first three minutes, with defender Michael Estrada judged offside in the build-up.

They didn't have to wait long to score a legitimate goal. A penalty was won when forward Enner Valencia knocked the ball around Qatar goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb and was fouled as he was about to tap the ball in. Valencia brushed himself off and tucked away the penalty to make it 1-0. He was the goalscorer again on the half-hour mark as he got on the end of Angelo Preciado's cross. 2-0 proved too high of a mountain to climb for Qatar, and Ecuador easily saw the rest of the game out comfortably.

Gareth Southgate's England side got their campaign underway with an impressive 6-2 win over Iran at Khalifa International Stadium. Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka were

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