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Ecuador spoil the Qatar World Cup party as Enner Valencia shoots down hosts

Qatar became the first hosts to lose an opening match in the tournament’s 92-year history.

The Independent UK

Enner Valencia underlines World Cup heritage with opening brace against Qatar

The former West Ham and Everton striker took his tally of World Cup goals to five as he made his mark in the opening game of the tournament

The Independent UK

Qatar outclassed by Ecuador in 2022 World Cup opener - 5 talking points

QATAR 0-2 ECUADOR: Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half after seeing a goal ruled out as the hosts were soundly beaten in the first game of the 2022 World Cup

Daily Mirror

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Qatar 0-2 Ecuador: Enner Valencia nets first-half brace as hosts suffer painful start to World Cup 2022

Qatar made a disappointing start to their World Cup campaign as the hosts were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ecuador in the opening match of the tournament.

Evening Standard

Everton fans all make same Enner Valencia point after World Cup goals

Everton fans have their say on social media after watching Enner Valencia score twice for Ecuador in the World Cup

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of Qatar fans appear to leave World Cup opener at half-time

Ecuador took a 2-0 lead into the break and maintained it until the final whistle

The Independent UK

‘Absurd’ - Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer agree with ‘sad’ VAR call in World Cup opener

The former Premier League striker had a goal disallowed in controversial fashion in the World Cup opener

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Ecuador vs Qatar VAR decision explained after controversial start to World Cup

Enner Valencia saw had a goal ruled out for offside just two minutes into the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Liverpool Echo

Enner Valencia World Cup top scorer and Golden Boot odds as Ecuador ace stars vs Qatar

World Cup news: Valencia first half brilliance sees Golden Boot odds cut with Kane, Mbappe, Neymar competition

Football London

Dion Dublin left scrambling over Qatar VAR decision as he confesses to having 'no idea' why Ecuador goal ruled out

The opening game of the World Cup left the pundit stunned after a bold call from the video assistant.

Daily Record

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

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

Daily Mirror

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

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Evening Standard

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.

Football London

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

Football London

'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

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

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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.

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

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

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about Qatar vs Ecuador tonight

The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup is unique in more ways than one. For the first time ever we have a winter World Cup. That of course has meant that the pause button had to be pushed on domestic leagues and other fixtures, especially in Europe.

Evening Standard

Qatar vs Ecuador lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2022 opener today

Qatar face Ecuador today in the 2022 World Cup opener and Almoez Ali leads the line in a bid to bring a winning start to the underdog hosts.

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 Squads: All 832 players heading to Qatar, predictions and most likely winner

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is right around the corner, with 32 nations descending on Qatar for the finals - Gareth Southgate's England are looking to go one better than at last year's European Championships, but face fierce competition

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 squads: Latest news on all 831 players heading to Qatar

The 32 countries are able to send 26-man squads to a World Cup for the first time

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