New Delhi: The first match of the world’s most popular tournament, Fifa World Cup, was played between hosts Qatar and South American country Ecuador.
During this match, Qatar’s name was added in an unwanted record. Qatar is the first host country in the world to lose an opening match for the first time in the FIFA World Cup. In this match played at The El Bayat Stadium, Ecuador beat the hosts 2-0.
Before Qatar, 22 countries have hosted the FIFA World Cup. Of these, 16 countries are those that have managed to win the first match of the World Cup. While 6 countries have played a draw in the first match of the World Cup.
At the same time, Qatar lost the opener match for the first time while hosting the FIFA World Cup in its 92-year history. Qatar’s team is playing in the World Cup for the first time.