The World Cup nevertheless begins today when host Qatar faces Ecuador.
While it’s hard to forget about the myriad controversies and debates off the field, it’s equally hard to deny that there’s an added sense of intrigue.
Never before has the biggest tournament of the game been held in the Middle East, much less in the winter of the northern hemisphere, and that without considering the context in which it will be played.
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As appalling and dismissive as FIFA’s directive to simply “focus on football” is, it will be desirable to see the action unfold. Obviously, there are bigger problems, but even the most enlightened football enthusiasts would struggle to detail the strengths. and weaknesses of the Qatari national team.
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Meanwhile, Ecuador has a more visual reputation spread across Europe’s top five leagues, it’s still difficult to make a judgment given the national team’s struggles to take on anyone outside its continent due to the advent of the UEFA Nations League.
Presented as a wild card in some circles, here’s everything you want to know about Ecuador’s clash with Qatar.
The adjustment of the opening organization of the 2022 World Cup is scheduled to begin at 16:00 GMT today, Sunday 20 November 2022.
Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor will host.
TV channel: In the UK, the World Cup opener will be broadcast for free on BBC One, with politics starting at 3pm.
Live streaming: Coverage can also be obtained online via the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with the Standard Sport tuning blog.
Highlight: Moisés Caicedo as a true star for Ecuador
Qatar XI: Al Sheeb; Al-Rawi, Khoukhi, Hassan; Michael, Hatem, Boudiaf, Al-Haydos, Ahmed; Ali, Afif
Ecuador XI: Galíndez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan ; Plata, Mendez, Caicedo, Ibarra; Estrada, Valencia
The Habs have the quality to hurt Qatar, which on paper is a much weaker team.
Still, the hosts regularly take over the World Cup, so it’s hard with a bit of luck to expect it to spread out as peak observers expect.
For this reason, a tie is certain.
A 1-1 draw.
Qatar wins: 1
Draws: 1
Ecuador win: 1
Qatar winner: 13/5
Draw: 21/10
Ecuador wins: 5/4
Betfair odds (subject to change).
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