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Ecuador Kicks Off World Cup with Easy Win over Host Qatar – First Time a Host Country has Lost its Opening Game

World Cup host country Qatar had its first match – and it was a disappointing one.

The controversial host country was dealt a frustrating blow with a 2-0 loss to Ecuador.

This is the first time in 92 years of soccer’s biggest tournament that the host country has lost its opening game.

This World Cup is an important opportunity for Qatar to show that the tiny country in the Middle East is a player on the world stage. The government has faced controversy after controversy as international entities have reacted negatively to their human rights records for women and LGBTQ individuals.

And now, instead of at least being able to walk away with the triumph of a first win, they’re starting the tournament with a big fat L.