The opening day of the Qatar World Cup 2022 — in pictures
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Ecuador celebrate beating Qatar in the first game of the World Cup. Reuters -
Boualem Khoukhi of Qatar is dismayed after the 2-0 loss during against Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium. Getty Images -
Khoukhi in action with Ecuador's Kevin Rodriguez. Reuters -
Fireworks explode over the Doha skyline at Al Bidda Park. Getty Images -
Teammates embrace Ecuador's Enner Valencia after he scored his side's second goal against Qatar. AP Photo -
Goalkeeper Saad Al Sheed of Qatar fouls Enner Valencia of Ecuador in the penalty box. EPA -
Fireworks explode around a replica of the World Cup trophy. AFP -
The opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor. PA -
Fireworks explode during the show. Getty Images -
A giant inflatable emblem during the opening ceremony of the Fifa World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor City. PA -
Morgan Freeman performs on stage. Getty Images -
The opening ceremony before the Qatar versus Ecuador game. EPA -
A young Qatar supporter at the stadium. EPA -
Ecuador fans are in good spirits ahead of the country's World Cup opener against host nation Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor City. EPA -
The sun has set and the stage is ready for the Middle East's first World Cup. PA -
Police mounted on camels outside the stadium. EPA -
One performer is going for gold. PA -
Mexico fans are in full force, with many heading to the waterfront near the traditional market Souq Waqif in Doha. EPA -
Fans from around the world have descended on Doha for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022. Getty Images -
Wales captain and talisman striker Gareth Bale trains on the opening day of the tournament. Reuters -
Camels are walked outside of the Qatar State Grand Mosque, Doha. Getty Images -
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is here. Reuters -
The sun rises over the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Umm Al Afaei, west of Doha. AFP -
Brazil supporters are in town, hoping the competition's most successful team can add one more title to their collection. AFP -
Supporters of Qatar cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2022 group A Opening Match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. EPA -
General view during the opening ceremony. Reuters -
General view of a giant replica World Cup trophy inside the stadium before the match. Reuters -
A fan inside the stadium before the match. Reuters
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