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Qatar plotting to defy the odds in historic World Cup opener

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Qatar's first World Cup game is against Ecuador on Monday (AEDT) Al Bayt Stadium will be the venue for the match. The 2019 AFC Asian Cup champion is not expected to advance from Group A. Head coach Felix Sanchez is relishing the challenge. Ecuador is 44th in the world rankings, six places higher than Qatar. Gustavo Alfaro's team is expected not to win the tournament. The past four opening World Cups have produced 17 goals at an average of 4.25 per match, with Al Khor hosting the last four games.

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