Qatar vs Ecuador kicks off the FIFA World Cup 2022 with a bang at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
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Qatar qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 by being the host nation. But they have blown hot and cold this year, although they have lost only three of their 21 games. The Maroon participated in a preparatory camp in Marbella ahead of the World Cup, winning all five matches, the latest being a 1-0 victory over Albania.
On the other hand, Ecuador's journey to the FIFA World Cup 2022 has been a rollercoaster. La Tri reached Qatar 2022 by finishing fourth in the CONMEBOL leg of the qualifiers. That earned them an automatic ticket to the group stage. But Chile filed an appeal, which CAS later rejected, saying Ecuador had fielded an ineligible player. Meanwhile, Gustavo Alfaro's men are on a seven-game unbeaten run, although they have won only five matches.
Qatar and Ecuador most recently clashed in a friendly in October 2018, with the Maroon eking out a 4-3 win. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 curtain raiser at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Match Details:
Location: Al Khor
Stadium: Al Bayt Stadium
Referee: Danielle Orsato
Qatar vs Ecuador: Where to watch in India?
Time: 9:30 PM IST
Watch on TV: Sports 18/HD
Online Streaming: Jio Cinema App on Mobile and Laptop.
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