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Enner Valencia scores penalty for Ecuador vs Qatar

Qatar become first hosts to lose FIFA World Cup opener

Qatar became the first World Cup hosts to lose their opening match as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 victory, with Enner Valencia scoring twice in the tournament curtain-raiser on Sunday.

Qatar head coach -Felix Sanchez 19-November-22

Qatar ready for 'historic moment' in World Cup opener, says Sanchez

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez said the hosts were excitedly looking forward to a "historic moment" when his team open the 2022 World Cup against Ecuador on Sunday.

Ecuador striker-Gonzalo Plata 19-November-22

Group A- Qatar vs Ecuador Preview, Team news & Players to watch

FIFA 2022 World Cup Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador 20 November 2022 Al Bayt stadium, Al Khor KO- 18:00 (SA Time)

Fifa CEO Gianni Infantino

Kick It Out chief expecting human rights issues to play a big part of 2022 Qatar World Cup

Kick It Out CEO Anthony Burnett says the head of Fifa, Gianni Infantino is deluded if he thinks teams, players and the media at the World Cup will keep silent about human rights abuses in Qatar.

World Cup Golden Boot Award

Golden Boot contenders: Who will score the most goals at the 2022 Qatar World Cup?

The world's top strikers will be in Qatar over the next month, all hoping to help their team lift the World Cup but also with one eye on being the top goal scorer. Who will win the Golden Boot?

Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Richard Ofori in the MTN8 final

Innocent Mayoyo defends Orlando Pirates decision to use injured Richard Ofori in MTN8 final

Goalkeeper Richard Ofori rolled the dice on a dodgy knee and lost his chance to play for Ghana at the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar but Innocent Mayoyo thinks it was the right call.