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World Cup 2022: England, Wales and others back down over armband row – as it happened

A joint statement from England, Wales and five other European nations says they will not wear the OneLove armband in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know about England vs Iran tonight

The 2022 edition of the FIFA World Cup is now up and running. Ecuador became the first team to get points on the board, after a clinical 2-0 win against hosts Qatar. Enner Valencia, who plays for Turkish side Fenerbahce, scored both goals for the South Americans.

The Times of India

Fans locked out, police in arms and the land of the giants - Inside Qatar's opening night

Qatar played their opening match of the World Cup on Sunday night when they entertained Ecuador in their eagerly anticipated clash, and there were lively scenes on the streets of Doha

Daily Mirror

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England, Netherlands Launch Bid for World Cup Glory

European heavyweights England and the Netherlands launch their World Cup campaigns on Monday as the tournament in Qatar shifts into a higher gear after a dispiriting defeat for the hosts. Asian champions Qatar became the first home nation to lose their opening World Cup match as Ecuador cruised to a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moises Caicedo stars, Piero Hincapie resolute - Arsenal World Cup transfer target watch

Arsenal will be watching potential transfer targets across the 2022 Qatar World Cup and football.london brings updates on all their performances.

Football London

Hapless Qatar’s World Cup could be over before everyone else’s even began

The hosts were outclassed by Ecuador in the opener and have essentially already been eliminated from the tournament

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022 key events: Ecuador deal Qatar 2-0 loss in opener

The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicked off on Sunday. Here’s a quick guide recapping the main events from Day 1.

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Qatar World Cup riot police deployed at fan park as Gary Neville tears into FIFA boss

All of the latest news from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as the tournament got underway on Sunday with the hosts’ defeat at the hands of Ecuador, whilst criticism has also been sent the way of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino

Daily Mirror

Valencia double helps Ecuador coast past hosts Qatar in World Cup opener

AL KHOR, Qatar: Ecuador eased past World Cup debutants Qatar 2-0 on Sunday with first-half goals from veteran striker Enner Valencia in a one-sided affair that was the first opening game defeat for a host nation in the tournament's history.

Bangkok Post

Qatar World Cup: 5 things we learned on Day 1 - the pain of gain

Hardly surprising that with a ban on the sale of alcohol around the World Cup stadium, there were a lot of firsts.

Radio France Internationale

Everton fans in Qatar for World Cup spend night in 'palace with lions and monkeys'

Clips have emerged appearing to show the men arriving at an opulent location - with one of them seemingly playing with a lion cub

Liverpool Echo

Kevin Baxter: World Cup kicks off with Ecuador blanking host Qatar

AL KHOR, Qatar —Finally.

Los Angeles Times

Frazzled Qatar team fluff their lines on World Cup’s surreal opening night

Before the opening match we saw the World Cup mascot, a ghost, and Ecuador went through their Qatari hosts with just as much ease

The Guardian - UK

Valencia bags a brace as Ecuador ease past Qatar in World Cup opener

Enner Valencia scored twice on Sunday night to lead Ecuador to an opening round win over hosts Qatar at the 2022 World Cup.

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The Independent UK

Today at the World Cup: Qatar fall flat while England opt to take knee

The opening ceremony was a glamorous occasion but the host nation were easily beaten by Ecuador.

Sports Illustrated

Qatar Facade Crumbles in Embarrassing Loss in World Cup Opener

From emptying stands to an uninspired performance on the field, the host nation’s incompetence was on full display in every corner of the Al-Bayt Stadium.

The Independent UK

‘The atmosphere was great’: Qatar coach hails fans despite mass exodus during Ecuador defeat

Qatar fans left in their droves at half-time of the World Cup opener as Ecuador outclassed the hosts

WEKU

Qatar's first-ever World Cup match ends in defeat

In 92 years of soccer's biggest event, a host team had never lost its opening game. The World Cup opened Sunday with Qatar getting outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 loss to Ecuador.

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Daily Mirror

Enner Valencia provides injury update after sending Qatar punch drunk in World Cup opener

QATAR 0-2 ECUADOR: Enner Valencia scored twice, and had another ruled out by VAR, as Ecuador swatted hosts Qatar aside - but he was forced off with ankle and knee injuries

Evening Standard

Qatar get stage fright as hosts flop against Ecuador on their big opening night at World Cup 2022

In the build-up to this tournament, it became quite apparent that Qatar would much prefer if a little more of the focus was on the football. On this evidence, the host nation might want to re-think.

France 24

World Cup host Qatar loses opener to Ecuador 0-2 in record defeat

Qatar’s first ever World Cup match ended in dismay for an overmatched team and with a place in unwanted soccer history.

Irish Mirror

Liam Brady slams 'no hopers' Qatar as World Cup hosts fall to 2-0 defeat

Brady along with fellow RTE pundit Richie Sadlier were scathing in their criticism of the Qatar performance

The Times of India

FIFA World Cup: Qatar floors the world in stunning welcome

Ecuador's Valencia denied first-half hat-trick by VAR

The Independent UK

Qatar’s opening World Cup impression slips into disaster on and off the pitch

Qatar delivered neither the performance the hosts required nor the logistical competence to ensure everything worked smoothly.

Daily Mirror

Qatar fans turn their backs on World Cup opener in embarrassing Ecuador defeat

Qatar supporters were clearly unimpressed with Felix Sanchez's team after thousands of them left the Al Bayt Stadium early on Sunday - leaving organisers concerned

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