World Cup host Qatar eliminated from the tournament
By GERALD IMRAY
AP Sports Writer
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — World Cup host Qatar has been eliminated after just six days and two matches into the tournament. Qatar can’t finish in the top two of its group after losing to Ecuador in the opener and to Senegal on Friday. It was the earliest exit by a host nation in the World Cup’s 92-year history. Qatar’s fate was sealed after the Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1 in the other Group A match.