The exciting journey of the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins today. Everyone was eagerly waiting for this day for 4 years. Qatar will start their World Cup campaign against Ecuador in the first match of this World Cup. Can Qatar get off to a strong start and excite their home fans or will Ecuador bring some South American flair to this group stage?
Match Preview
Qatar is participating in its first FIFA World Cup ever, and they are facing a team coming from South America. They anticipate that their performance against Ecuador will create a good impression. The only way to compensate for any controversial issues from this World Cup is to compete hard when you’re on the court.
This year’s World Cup has been littered with controversy and each country should be looked at as an equal threat. Fan, who has been a part of all the previous FIFA championships, knows that teams always rewrite history at these events, and no nation should be underestimated. When it comes time for Qatar to play Ecuador, they’ll give it
Ecuador will have an opportunity to make a statement because they’ve been absent from the event for eight years. However, it won’t be easy; Ecuador only advanced out of the group stage once. But experienced players and fans at home could help them pull off the victory in their first game.
Kickoff time: 11 a.m. ET/4 p.m. GMT/ 09:30 pm IST
#2022WorldCup Opening Match 🏆😎
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) November 18, 2022
Qatar 🆚 Ecuador
🕖 19:00 (Doha time)
🏟 Al Bayt Stadium
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Current Performances of Both Teams
Qatar ( All Competitions )- L-D-W-W-W-W
Ecuador ( All Competitions )- L-D-W-W-W-W
Player to Watch
Hassan Al-Haydos-Hassan Al-Haydos is one of Qatar’s best goal scorers, which will make him a typical leader for his team in this tournament. The 31-year-old has all the skills of a striker and will be worth watching when Qatar faces Ecuador. His positional play and late box dashes could be an advantage, as he likes to draw defenders away and provide space for his teammates. All eyes will be on him when he prepares for the World Cup.
Enner Valencia– The Fenerbahce striker will lead the attack, and Ecuador will be relying on his goal-scoring skills to help the side find the net. As well, Enner Valencia of Ecuador is Ecuador’s all-time leading scorer and is tied with Agustin Delgado for the leading scorer of the World Cup tournament with three goals. The 33-year-old is a potential danger in the box, and he will aim to capitalize on any mistakes made by Qatar. With him as a high-quality striker, it also helps that he contributes to team building; Ecuador expects him to score in every game they play.
Teams News ( Qatar Vs Ecuador)
Ahmed Alaaeldin was injured in Qatar’s last game against Albania. They’re hoping he’ll be able to play, but it’s unclear yet. Qatar will field a high defensive line with Hassan Al-Haydos taking Ali Asad’s spot. Asad will make his 170th appearance in this game and would make it the most appearances ever for an Asian player if his team manages a win.
Ecuador has a new injury list, but they’re all listed as ‘out’. Byron Castillo was taken off during the friendly encounter and is not included in the 26-man roster, whereas we have Angelo Preciado or Robert Arboleda as options for right back. Sarmiento is also getting his minor muscle problem checked because he’s been suffering from a thigh ailment. Meanwhile, Gruezo, who has also been dealing with a thigh injury, is training normally.
Qatar Vs Ecuador Head-to-Head stats
Matches: 1
Qatar-1
Ecuador-0
Draw-0
Qatar lineup prediction: (4-4-2)
Al-Sheeb; Miguel, Al-Wari, Salman, Hassan, Ahmed; Hatem, Boudiaf; Al-Haydos; Ali, Afif.
Ecuador lineup prediction: (4-2-3-1)
Dominguez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Gruezo, Caicedo, Cifuentes; Plata, Valencia, Ibarra
Qatar Vs Ecuador match prediction: Our Match prediction
Qatar 1-2 Ecuador
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