Results from Qatar's World Cup match thus far, including today's and yesterday's scores
Results from yesterday'sQatar 2-0 Ecuador
Qatar struggled in their World Cup debut on home territory, and Ecuador won thanks in large part to a brace from Enner Valencia, who scored twice before halftime. It's the first time a host nation has lost in its first game, and Qatar manager Felix Sanchez will need to do a lot of work to boost his team's morale following the discouraging setback that sent spectators swarming out of the Al Bayt Stadium .
The outcome was never in doubt throughout the one matchday we've had so far.
Tomorrow
On Tuesday, as Lionel Messi's resolute pursuit of a first World Cup begins, Groups C and D will command the majority of attention. In their opening match, Saudi Arabia is not anticipated to challenge the Albiceleste too much. Realistically, Mexico and Poland are vying for Argentina's runner-up spot.
Despite the fact that France vs. Australia and Denmark vs. Tunisia are two obvious mismatches, the World Cup has a history of throwing a surprise or two during the group stage, which might destabilize Group D.