Ecuador secured a 2-0 victory over Qatar in the first match of the 2022 World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium.
El Tri saw a third-minute header from Enner Valencia disallowed for offside by VAR, but Valencia soon got his side up and running scoring from the penalty spot after he was fouled by Saad Al Sheeb.
The Ecuador captain then extended his side’s lead with a brilliant header from Angel Preciado’s cross.
Almoez Ali missed Qatar’s best chance of the game before the interval, heading wide from close range. Ecuador saw out the result in the second half with ease to notch a victory and three vital points in Group A.
They become the first ever host nation to lose their first game.
