Qatar became the first host nation to lose its opening game of a World Cup after it fell to a defeat at the hands of Ecuador at the Al Bayt stadium on Sunday.
Ecuador defeated the host nation 2 nil.
Qatar’s defeat was ensured in the first half when Ecuador skipper Enner Valencia scored a brace, with the first goal coming from the spot.
This was after Valencia was denied, momentarily, the first goal of the tournament after a delayed and potentially contentious offside call.
Of the 22 previous host nations, 16 of them secured winning their first game, while six had to resign for a draw.
Qatar also became the third nation to host the tournament on its World Cup debut, after Uruguay in 1930 and Italy in 1934.
FIFA World Cup: Qatar Becomes First Host Nation To Lose Opening Game, Against Ecuador
Qatar became the first host nation to lose its opening game of a World Cup after it fell to a ___ defeat at the hands of Ecuador at the Al Bayt stadium on Sunday.
Ecuador defeated the host nation 2 nil.
Qatar’s defeat was ensured in the first half when Ecur skipper Enner Valencia scored a brace, with the first goal coming from the spot.
This was after Valencia was denied, momentarily, the first goal of the tournament after a delayed and potentially contentious offside call.
Of the 22 previous host nations, 16 of them secured winning their first game, while six had to resign for a draw.
Qatar also became the third nation to host the tournament on its World Cup debut, after Uruguay in 1930 and Italy in 1934.