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A four-year wait is finally over – today the world football championship begins in Qatar.
In the first match of the tournament, teams from Group A will take to the field – Qatar will face Ecuador.
Friendly matches
Both national teams played friendly matches to prepare for the championship, showing different results.
Since mid-September, Qatar has been testing its strength against various opponents and could not boast victories against strong opponents.
The World Cup hosts lost 0:3 to Croatia U-23 team, 0:2 to Canada, drew 2:2 with Chile, won 2:0 against Honduras, 2:0 against Guatemala, 2:1 against Panama, and 1:0 against Albania.
Meanwhile, Ecuador played 0:0 draws against Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Iraq.
Qatar - Ecuador match broadcast
The match will start at 18:00, you can watch the live broadcast on LRT channel or on LRT.lt in Mediateka.
Starting line-ups:
? ¡Alineación de #LaTri!
— La Tri ?? (@LaTri) November 20, 2022
? Qatar
? Estadio Al Bayt
? Fecha # 1
? 11h00 (ECU)
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? Starting XI for our ?? national team in tonight’s #FIFAWorldCup opener against Ecuador
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) November 20, 2022
All the best to #AlAnnabi! ? #AllForAlAnnabi #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/pte0mEVSCE
The atmosphere is building! ?#Qatar2022 | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/jpH28QL2Ze
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 20, 2022
⛅️ Expected weather conditions for our ?? national team’s #FIFAWorldCup opener tonight #AlAnnabi #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/EOGNwkf58M
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) November 20, 2022
Ready and raring to go! ? #AlAnnabi #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/AojWqzN4g1
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) November 20, 2022
