Tournament hosts Qatar are facing early elimination from the World Cup after losing to Senegal in their Group A match on Friday.
The result means Qatar will be guaranteed to exit the tournament after the group stage if rivals the Netherlands avoid defeat against Ecuador later in the day.
Qatar were beaten 3-1 by Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium after a 41st-minute goal from Boulaye Dia and second-half finishes from Famara Diedhiou and Bamba Dieng.
The hosts showed glimpses of a potential comeback by reducing the deficit to 2-1 through Mohammed Muntari’s goal in the 78th minute – Qatar’s first ever at a World Cup – but it was too little, too late as they followed their opening day loss to Ecuador with more disappointment.
After their 2-0 defeat to the Netherlands in their first game, Senegal are up and running and became the first African nation to win a match at this year’s World Cup.
Qatar were not fancied by many to progress far at their home tournament, but nonetheless…
