The match on the Al Bayt Stadium between Qatar and Ecuador has begun.
The stadium, which has a capability of 60,000, is in Al Khor Metropolis, 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 look.
No host nation has misplaced a World Cup opener (16 wins, 6 attracts, 2002 had two hosts). Ecuador is unbeaten in its final seven matches (2 wins, 5 attracts).
The 29-day event is the primary FIFA World Cup to be held within the Center East.
The twenty second version of soccer’s flagship occasion concludes Dec. 18.
