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Introduction
On November 20, at 11:00 am (ET), FIFA World Cup 2022’s journey will take off with hosts trying to steal the winning tag in the very first match. However, Ecuador also will not leave a tiny chance of getting that title.
The opening match will be played in Al Bayt Stadium which has a capacity of 60,000 people. Ecuador will return to the FIFA World Cup finals after an eight-year absence while Qatar will compete on the largest international platform for the first time in their history.
Ecuador and Qatar are ranked 44th and 50th in the world while Al Bayt Stadum has proved good for Qatar as they had won their last three games at Al Bayt Staium.
Previous Matches:
Qatar and Ecuador had faced each each three times in the past and the results put both teams as equal competitors as both of them had won 1one match and the left one was draw. So, it is hard to say which team is better than other. In their previous meeting, which was a friendly in October 2018, Qatar won 4-3.
Date, Time & Venue:
The FIFA World Cup 2022 match between Qatar and Ecuador will kick off on November 20. The opening Group A match will start at 11:00 AM (ET) [7:30 PM (Local time)] at the 60,000-seat Al Bayt Stadium, located 40 kilometers north of Doha.
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Prediction:
A total of 17 goals, or 4.25 per game, have been scored in the last four Fifa World Cup opening games. With a combined score of 9-0, Qatar have won all three of its prior games played at Al Bayt Stadium. However, Ecuador have won four out of the last 10 matches at the FIFA World Cup while their last group game in 2014 against France ended in a goalless draw.
On November 20, Both nations will witness a shoulder to shoulder fight for winner title. Following factors prefer a win for QATAR:
- Their great performances on Al Bayt Stadium’s field.
- Stadium environment advantage as there will be a ton of local Qatar supporters.
- Previous results of matches played between Qatar and Ecuador.
