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In pictures: Qatar World Cup opening ceremony and first match

Ecuador's Enner Valencia falls, fouled by Qatar's goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb, during a World Cup group A soccer match, 20 November 2022
Ecuador's Enner Valencia falls, fouled by Qatar's goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb, during a World Cup group A soccer match, 20 November 2022 -  Copyright  AP Photo
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Hosts Qatar took on Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 tournament, after a lavish opening ceremony in Doha.

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