https://freerepublic.com/tag/soccerworldcup/ en-us Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:16:32 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4111906/posts Qatar became the first team eliminated at the 2022 World Cup after suffering defeats in their opening two fixtures, the earliest exit by a host nation in the tournament's 92-year history. Qatar, who were controversially awarded the hosting rights in 2010, became the first host country to lose the opening game of the tournament when they were beaten 2-0 by Ecuador on Sunday before losing 3-1 to Senegal on Friday. SNIP Qatar face an uphill task of achieving a win in their final group game as they face Netherlands on Friday, with the European nation needing a win to guarantee... ESPN https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4111906/posts#comment Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:16:32 GMT