Qatar vs. Ecuador: A look at both teams' recent form ahead of World Cup opener

Qatar and Ecuador are playing the opening match of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday. Neither team is expected to win the match, but a victory will boost their chances of progressing from Group A.

Qatar are preparing for the World Cup. They have been training in Marbella and have won their last few warm-up games. Qatar reached the semi-finals of the 2021 Gold Cup and participated in the European World Cups qualifiers. Qatar also reached final four of Arab Cup this time last year.

Ecuador's last match was a goalless draw with Iraq last Saturday. They have drawn each of their last three matches 0-0. Ecuador's only win was against Cape Verde in June. Their last competitive match against Argentina was in March.