France, Nov. 20 -- A capacity crowd of 60,000 is expected at the Al Bayt Stadium in Dohaon Sunday night to watch Qatar and Ecuador launchthe 2022 World Cup.

The hosts, who are 50thin the world rankings, will be playing their firsttie at the World Cup which is being held in the Middle East for the first time.

On Friday, Qatar face Senegal and on 29 November for their final Group A match they take on the Netherlands.

"We'll be playing against teams who have a lot of players who are the best in the world in their position," saidQatar coach Felix Sanchez.

"There will be players who have World Cup and Champions League experience.

"I'm not saying we're going to win the World Cup, but we will put in a performance of the highest level."Attem...