Qatar is the smallest country to ever host the FIFA World Cup, but it is also the most contentious; allegations of bribery and corruption surfaced soon after FIFA awarded them hosting rights in 2010, and they have since faced intense scrutiny over a variety of issues, including their treatment of migrant workers and environmental concerns. The Qataris have opted for consistency and prepared for their World Cup debut by playing multiple friendly matches this year, with their current six-match unbeaten streak (W5, D1 - includes unofficial friendlies) beginning with a creditable 2-2 draw against Chile. They've also proven their worth in tournament football, coming third as hosts of the Arab Cup last year and winning the Asian Cup in 2019. Ecuador is making its fourth World Cup appearance and placed fourth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualification standings (W7, D5, L6). They've been consistent in their subsequent games as well (W2, D4), but with all four of those draws ending in a goalless draw, Argentine coach Gustavo Alfaro will need to find the key to unlocking their attacking potential if they're to become the first team to defeat the host nation in a World Cup opener. Another dull stalemate would be unusual, as the World Cup has not started with a goalless draw since 1978, and the era of hosts playing the first game (from 2006 onwards) has usually provided plenty of entertainment. Qatar will now try to follow in the footsteps of Germany (W 4-2 v Costa Rica in 2006), Brazil (W 3-1 v Croatia in 2014), and Russia (W 5-0 v Saudi Arabia in 2018), all of which delighted their fans while getting the tournament off to a flying start. ALMOST ALWAYS, HOSTS OF SUCH BIG TOURNAMENTS ARE PUSHED BY THE REFEREES TO GET A RESULT, IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE. We all know Ecuador have more talent and quality players in the team, but their offensive impotency will be perhaps a problem to get 3 pts in this, first match of the World Cup. I belive Qatar improved enough in the last couple of years and are capable of at least earning 1 point. I can see 1-1 correct score in this match, but wouldn't be surprised with 2-1 home win either. Ecuador will open up as a favorite and will leave enough space for hosts to do something. Will Qatar use their chances is the question? I believe they will.

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卡塔尔是有史以来举办过世界杯的最小国家，但它也是最具争议的国家;在2010年国际足联授予他们主办权后不久，贿赂和腐败的指控浮出水面，自那以后，他们就因各种问题面临严格审查，包括他们对待移民工人的方式和环境问题。卡塔尔人选择了保持稳定，并在今年的世界杯首秀中参加了多场友谊赛，他们目前的6场不败(W5, D1 -包括非正式友谊赛)是从2-2战平智利开始的。他们在足球锦标赛中也证明了自己的价值，去年作为阿拉伯杯的东道主获得第三名，并在2019年赢得了亚洲杯。厄瓜多尔是第四次参加世界杯，在CONMEBOL世界杯预选赛中排名第四(W7, D5, L6)。他们在随后的比赛中也表现稳定(W2、D4)，但由于这四场比赛都以0 - 0平局结束，阿根廷主帅古斯塔沃·阿尔法罗需要找到释放进攻潜力的关键，如果他们想成为第一支在世界杯揭幕战中击败东道主的球队。另一场沉闷的僵局将是不同寻常的，因为世界杯自1978年以来就没有以零比零的平局开始，而主办国打第一场比赛的时代(从2006年开始)通常提供了大量的娱乐。卡塔尔现在将试图追随德国(2006年W 4-2 vs哥斯达黎加)、巴西(2014年W 3-1 vs克罗地亚)和俄罗斯(2018年W 5-0 vs沙特阿拉伯)的脚步，所有这些国家都让他们的球迷感到高兴，同时也为比赛开了个好头。几乎总是这样，如果有机会的话，这类大型赛事的主办者都是在裁判的督促下得到一个结果。我们都知道厄瓜多尔队中有更多的天才和高质量的球员，但他们进攻的无能可能会成为一个问题，在这场世界杯的第一场比赛中得到3分。我相信卡塔尔在过去的几年里进步了很多，至少有能力拿1分。这场比赛我能看到1-1的正确比分，但主场2-1取胜也不会让我感到惊讶。厄瓜多尔将成为一个开放的热门国家，并将为东道主留下足够的空间来做一些事情。卡塔尔队会利用他们的机会吗?我相信他们会的。