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World Cup match day 1 game thread Qatar vs Ecuador

The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins today with the host nation Qatar (a well-known controversial and oppressive regime) facing off with Ecuador, a country that was under investigation for using an ineligible player. Traditionally host nations win their opening match and it is Qatar’s best chance for a result. It is also likely that Qatar could be the second host team to not advance out of the group. South Africa in 2010 was the only host to not advance so far.

Schedule

November 20th - Qatar vs. Ecuador, 10:00 am CT

November 21st - Senegal vs.