In the opening match of the Men’s Soccer World Cup, Ecuador beat host country Qatar 2-0. In a game largely controlled by Ecuador, the goals were scored in the first half, both by striker Enner Valencia. Qatar — the only newcomer to these World Cups — didn’t make a good impression: they never managed to react to the disadvantage and finished the game without even a shot on goal, demonstrating the great difficulties they had in setting up the game.
⏱ Ecuador take the points in our first game at #Qatar2022! @adidasfootball | #FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
Thanks to the victory in the opening match, Ecuador is momentarily at the top of Group A waiting for Senegal-Holland, scheduled for Monday afternoon. Here is the match schedule for the first week.
Group A
| Points | PG | VP | PN | PP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Holland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Senegal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
