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The Latest Breaking News from Qatar

FIFA World Cup: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome

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

The Times of India

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.

The Independent UK

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

Daily Mirror

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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

Wales Online

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

Liverpool Echo

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

Al Jazeera

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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.

ABC News

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 Guardian - 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

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Islam's ban on alcohol and how it's applied

The last-minute decision to ban the sale of beer at World Cup stadiums in Qatar is the latest example of some of the tensions that have played out ahead of the tournament

The Independent UK

Soccer-Chaos at Al Bidda fan fest before World Cup 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.

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Daily Mirror

Qatar outclassed by Ecuador in 2022 World Cup opener - 5 talking points

QATAR 0-2 ECUADOR: Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half after seeing a goal ruled out as the hosts were soundly beaten in the first game of the 2022 World Cup

Evening Standard

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia nets first-half brace as hosts suffer painful start to World Cup 2022

Qatar made a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign as the hosts were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ecuador in the opening match of the tournament.

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United icon Gary Neville likens FIFA president Gianni Infantino to Donald Trump in furious rant

The former Manchester United defender did not hold back with his criticism of the head of FIFA

Wales Online

Gary Lineker just spoke a bit of Welsh to Wales manager Rob Page live on TV

The Wales boss was looking ahead to the upcoming campaign during the BBC's coverage of Qatar v Ecuador

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Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate confirms England WILL take the knee before their World Cup 2022 opener against Iran

England’s players have decided to resume taking the knee at the World Cup in Qatar, with manager Gareth Southgate saying the gesture will send a "strong statement" to the watching world.

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate and Harry Kane vow to cheer up England on eve of World Cup

England are one of the bookies' favourites for this year's World Cup in Qatar and have group games against Iran, the United States and neighbours Wales on the horizon

The Independent UK

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

Ecuador took a 2-0 lead into the break and maintained it until the final whistle

Daily Mirror

Man 'wrongly arrested' in Middle East shares do's and don'ts for fans at Qatar World Cup

Conor Hayes, from Ireland, advised football fans to be aware of the drinking culture in Qatar and to plan ahead, while leaving in plenty of time in case of teething problems

The Independent UK

“People could die”: Chaotic scenes at Qatar World Cup fan zone

The fan zone set up in central Doha has turned into a chaotic scene on the opening day of the World Cup as tens of thousands of fans are pushing and shoving against police lines to enter the venue

The Independent UK

‘People could die’: Chaotic scenes at Qatar World Cup fan zone

The fan zone set up in central Doha has turned into a chaotic scene on the opening day of the World Cup as tens of thousands of fans are pushing and shoving against police lines to enter the venue

The Guardian - UK

Joe Lycett appears to shred £10,000 over David Beckham’s role at Qatar World Cup

Comedian tweets video of stunt after his deadline for former footballer to pull out of ambassador role passes

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