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Qatar vs Ecuador – World Cup Group A: Teams news, how they got there and prediction for tournament opener
Qatar vs Ecuador – World Cup Group A: Teams news, how they got there and prediction for tournament opener
Published on November 20, 2022 at 02:14 PM
THE World Cup is finally here â and as tradition goes it’s the hosts Qatar who will kick off this year’s unique tournament.
Elite leagues around the world have paused to allow the best players to head out to the Middle East to do battle for the most prestigious trophy of the lot.
Qatar: Felix Sanchez is the man tasked with making the host nation proud this winter.
The 46-year-old began his education managing in the Barcelona youth teams between 1996-2006.
But he has come up through the Qatar age-group teams too, going fro U19s to U23s and now the full team. It’s fair to say there will be a fair bit of pressure on him.
Felix Sanchez will be desperate to bring some home cheer this winter
Ecuador: Onto their sixth coach on six years, Gustavo Alfaro is the next in line with the seemingly poisoned chalice.
The 60-year-old has over 30 years of management experience, with most coming in South America and Saudi Arabia.
Despite not having great recent form, Alfaro has guided Ecuador from 64th in the Fifa rankings to 44th â a small win.
Gustavo Alfaro will be hoping Ecuador finally find their shooting boots
Who are the star players?
Qatar: AKRAM AFIF is the man charged with providing some home cheer for the Qataris.
Like most of his team-mates, Afif, who has scored 26 goals in 89 international appearances, plays his football in Qatar, for Al Sadd.
The 25-year-old won the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2019 and has been tipped to make a big impact with a bigger club.
But he failed to make an impact with a big move to Villarreal in 2016, and is now back delighting fans in his homeland.
Akram Afif is the man tasked with helping Qatar spring some big shocksHow Qatar could line up at the World Cup
Ecuador: MOISES CAICEDO could be poised to add even more millions onto his price tag this winter.
The Brighton midfielder has impressed this season in the Premier League, with a host of clubs believed to be monitoring his progression.
A good showing out in Qatar could make it impossible for Seagulls boss Robert de Zerbi to keep hold of the talent in January.
Brighton star Moises Caicedo will be hoping to further enhance his reputationHow Ecuador’s team might look against Qatar
What’s the head to head?
Qatar wins: 1
Draws: 1
Ecuador wins: 1
What TV channel will show the game?
BBC One will broadcast the opener with a 4pm kick-off on Sunday.
There will also be a live stream on BBC iPlayer.
SunSport prediction
A real venture into the unknown for this opening game of the 2022 World Cup.
Qatar will undoubtedly be in great spirits with the home crowd roaring them on. And with Ecuador in poor scoring form, we are predicting an early shock.