Qatar vs Ecuador
The first World Cup meeting for both teams.
The Opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be a showdown between two teams who have never met at a World Cup before.
Although, both teams have met on three occasions sharing a win apiece and a draw and also scoring six goals each, they head into uncharted territory as they would be looking for their first win in a competitive match against each other.
The Qataris would have history on their side as world cup host as none have lost their opening game in the competition before, they also have the home advantage to count on as they haven't lost a game in front of their own fans yet.
Team captain, Hassan Al-Haydor is in line to make history as he would be earning his 170th cap should he play against Ecuador.
Star man, Almoez Ali would be looking to send the home fans into a frenzy with his outstanding performances when they face Ecuador.
The Ecuadorians who missed the 2018 edition in Russia would be facing a non European team for the first time in their opening match. The team's involvement in Qatar has been hanging on a thread before their place in the mundial was confirmed this month over allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the qualifiers.
They have lost half of their last 10 matches at the World Cup and would be looking to star player and all time highest goal scorer Enner Valencia and Brighton's Estúpinan to get a win against the Qataris.
Both teams are known for giving a performance of their lives when the odds are stacked against them and it promises to be an enthralling game when both sides face off in Doha.
My Prediction: Qatar 2 Ecuador 1