Even though Qatar lost, it is the first time a World Cup host nation has lost after just two games.
After losing twice in a row, host nation Qatar was eliminated from the World Cup on Friday, while an underwhelming England lost the chance to clinch a spot in the last 16 after a 0-0 draw with the United States.
Qatar was the first team eliminated from this World Cup after Senegal defeated them 3-1, and the Netherlands and Ecuador drew 1-1 in the other Group A match.
Asian champions Qatar entered the competition with great expectations but ended up being only the second host side to lose in the group stage, following South Africa in 2010.
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Senegal, the reigning African champions, won thanks to goals from Boulaye Dia, Famara Diedhiou, and Bamba Dieng.
In a terribly dismal debut on football’s biggest stage, Mohammed Muntari scored Qatar’s lone World Cup goal so far. This is the first time a World Cup host nation has been eliminated after just two games.
“We would like to say we’re very sorry to the supporters, to the country,” said Qatar defender Tarek Salman, who was a second-half substitute.
“We have made them feel bad about losing two games in a row in the World Cup.”
