The match at the Al Bayt Stadium between Qatar and Ecuador has begun.
The stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000, is in Al Khor City, which is about 35 kilometers (18 miles) from central Doha.
Host nation Qatar is making its World Cup debut. Ecuador is making its fourth World Cup appearance.
No host country has lost a World Cup opener (16 wins, 6 draws, 2002 had two hosts). Ecuador is unbeaten in its last seven matches (2 wins, 5 draws).
The 29-day tournament is the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Middle East.
The 22nd edition of football’s flagship event concludes Dec. 18.
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