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The Latest Breaking News from Ecuador

VAR wipes off Ecuador goal in the World Cup opener on the closest offside call

It legitimately does not get any closer than this.

USA Today Sports Media Group

World Cup kicks off in Qatar after troubled buildup

Doha (AFP) - The World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday as the month-long football showpiece finally got under way after a tortuous 12-year build-up dogged by off-field controversies.

AFP

Fans left baffled as reason why Ecuador goal ruled out against Qatar finally emerges

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia thought he had scored the fastest opening goal in World Cup history against Qatar before VAR intervened to rule it out after a lengthy check

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World Cup fans left baffled by VAR decision

The decision was ulimately correct but caused considerable confusion among fans watching on TV and in the stadium

The Independent UK

Fans confused as Ecuador goal ruled out against Qatar minutes into World Cup opener

Ecuador looked to have taken the lead in the third minute against Qatar

Irish Mirror

World Cup 2022: Why was Ecuador goal vs Qatar ruled out for offside?

The World Cup in Qatar got off to a controversial start just three minutes into the opening game with a contentious VAR call.

Evening Standard

Why Ecuador's opening World Cup goal vs Qatar was ruled out amid VAR controversy

Enner Valencia had his goal ruled out after five minutes

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'QaVAR, rigged' - Fans question confusing VAR decision for Qatar vs Ecuador in World Cup opener

World Cup news: Initial VAR views confused fans within minutes of the tournament opener between Qatar and Ecuador.

Football London

Alex Scott explains reasons for not boycotting World Cup in passionate speech

The BBC pundit slammed FIFA President Gianni Infantino and explained her reasons for travelling to Qatar in a passionate speech ahead of the match between the hosts and Ecuador

Daily Mirror

Who are Qatar and Ecuador's best players ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup opening match

The 2022 World Cup kicks off today as Qatar face Ecuador in the Al Bayt Stadium

Football London

After rocky buildup, football ready to grab World Cup spotlight

AL KHOR, Qatar: Soccer took centre stage on Sunday as a World Cup shrouded in controversy prepares to kick off with a glitzy opening ceremony and host Qatar playing Ecuador in the first match to push aside the criticism which has dogged the showcase event.

Bangkok Post

World Cup stadiums: The eight venues hosting games in Qatar

The grounds are mostly in and around the capital city of Doha

The Independent UK

Heading to a 'Bedouin tent' stadium for an unprecedented World Cup

Al Khor (Qatar) (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people streamed Sunday towards a spectacular stadium in the shape of a traditional Bedouin tent for the kickoff of the first World Cup held in the Arab world.

AFP

What Moises Caicedo said on Chelsea transfer decision ahead of World Cup opener Qatar vs Ecuador

Graham Potter will be keeping his eyes peeled for any players at the World Cup who impress, with Chelsea set to undergo a big January transfer spree

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Sports Illustrated

Ecuador Beats Qatar in World Cup Opener on Valencia’s Double

Qatar became the first World Cup host nation to lose the opening match it was hosting, with Ecuador spoiling a party that was 12 years in the making.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Qatar vs. Ecuador, live stream,TV channel, time, lineups, how to watch

Welcome to the 2022 World Cup! Qatar will face Ecuador in Group A of the opening of the World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday afternoon

The Independent UK

World Cup Viewer's Guide: USA ready to play, injuries abound

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a match between Qatar and Ecuador without any beer for sale in the stadium

Football London

Qatar vs Ecuador prediction and odds as the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off

The Inside Track will provide previews to every single World Cup match starting with the opener in Group A between hosts Qatar and South America's Ecuador

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Wales Online

Who is Nora Fatehi? The actress singing at World Cup opening ceremony

The Bollywood actress will perform the song ahead of Qatar v Ecuador in the opening game of the World Cup

France 24

Special edition: 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar

The 2022 FIFA World Cup opens Sunday with a match between hosts Qatar and Ecuador, with some 1.2 million fans expected to descend on the Middle East nation. Watch FRANCE 24’s special coverage of the opening festivities as they happened.

Evening Standard

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador LIVE! World Cup 2022 result, match stream, latest reaction and updates today

Qatar vs Ecuador - LIVE!

The Guardian - UK

Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: World Cup 2022 kicks off after opening ceremony – as it happened

Ecuador captain Enner Valencia scored twice as a dismal Qatar became the first host team to lose their opening World Cup game

Liverpool Echo

Forward Everton snubbed for £12m shining at the World Cup after being chased from field by police

Enner Valencia heads to the World Cup with Ecuador as one of European football's most prolific strikers

Football London

Arsenal and Chelsea handed first World Cup scouting mission for midfielder in Qatar vs Ecuador

Arsenal and Chelsea could look to land a star from the World Cup this winter, starting with a scouting mission in the very first clash of the tournament

Daily Record

Kenny Dalglish vents on World Cup scheduling as Scotland legend unleashes 'underwhelming' build up for Qatar

The tournament gets underway when the host nation face off against Ecuador.

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