Qatar makes history as first host nation to lose opening World Cup game
Qatar lost its first match of the tournament, going down 2-0 to Ecuador.
Qatar makes History as they become the first host nation EVER to lose the opening match of the World Cup. Earning the unfortunate distinction of becoming the first FIFA World Cup host nation to lose it’s opening match.
The controversy-laced tournament opened with the hosts outplayed and embarrassed in a 2-0 defeat to Ecuador. Earning Qatar the unwanted title of the first hosting nation in the cup’s 92-year history to lose its opening game, according to NPR. This happened in front of 67,372 fans at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
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.
The both nations will have to face recent AFCON winners Senegal and three times world cup finalist Netherlands.
