World Cup 2022 Qatar Opening Day Preview + Odds

After years of controversy, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to kickoff today in Qatar.
The first of 64 games will take place between the host Qatar vs Ecuador. Qatar is playing in front of their country and Ecuador has a nice young squad that is ready to make a World Cup push. Exciting day for Soccer fans so check out the preview + odds below.
You can catch the full schedule here.
You can use this nice interactive World Cup 2022 chart courtesy of Wallchart.io here.
Update (June 2026)
The countdown to the next FIFA World Cup is officially underway. Ahead of the tournament kickoff across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, FIFA has released the Official World Cup 2026 Album featuring Future, LISA, Tyla, Anitta, 21 Savage, French Montana, and more. Fans can listen to the soundtrack and follow our latest World Cup coverage as the tournament begins next week.
Listen to the Official World Cup 2026 Album
| 2022 World Cup Game 1 | Moneyline | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | +300 | Over 1.5 (-195) |
| Ecuador | +117 | Under 1.5 (+155) |
| Draw | +20 |
