Europe 1 with AFP 6:59 p.m., November 20, 2022

The 22nd edition of the World Cup began with a victory for the Ecuadorians against Qatar (2-0) at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor, 50 kilometers north of Doha.

Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia netted a first-half brace to take his team top of Group A.

Qatar starts its World Cup badly at home.

The hosts were beaten 2-0 by Ecuador in a game largely dominated by the South Americans. 

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