Senegal pip Ecuador 2-1, Netherlands top Group A after beating Qatar 2-0, FIFA World Cup 2022 highlights

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Senegal pip Ecuador 2-1, though to last 16

FT: What a turnaround it has been at the Khalifa International Stadium as Senegal have pipped Ecuador to reach the round of 16 of FIFA World Cup for only the second time in their history. They win 2-1 and secure a place in the next round, Netherlands have topped the group, but Ecuador bow out, Senegal progress. 

FT Ecuador 1-2 Senegal

LIVE| Netherlands vs Qatar: Netherlands prevailed 2-0, through to round of 16

FT: Netherlands are through to the round of 16, they win 2-0 courtesy of goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong, they never had to move out of fifth gear and Qatar's adventure in FIFA World Cup 2022, finally comes to an end, the Dutch meanwhile will continue their pursuit of glory. 

FT - Netherlands 2-0 Qatar

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Senegal score again, instant response from Koulibaly

70' - Barely two minutes after conceding the goal, Ecuador have been stunned, Senegal have scored again, they lead 2-1 and now they are again going through to the next round. The equation keeps changing, this has been a see-saw contest. More drama to follow perhaps. 

Ecuador 1-2 Senegal

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Caicedo scores for Ecuador, Senegal stunned

67' - Ecuador have finally found the lifeline they were looking for, Moises Caicedo scores from the corner, he was all alone unmarked, scores and now, the equation has changed, it's Ecuador again who are going through at the cost of Senegal. Senegal must score one more to take themselves through. 

Ecuador 1-1 Senegal

LIVE| Netherlands 2-0 Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022: Frenkie de Jong scores, NED 2-0 up

50' - Netherlands have doubled their lead, a stunning save from the Qatar goalie sees the rebound fall kindly to De Jong who reacts quickest and scores to double his side's advantage. Netherlands are firmly in the driving seat. 

Netherlands 2-0 Qatar

LIVE| Ecuador 0-1 Senegal, Netherlands 1-0 Qatar: Second half begins

The second half has begun in both matches, and as it stands, Netherlands and Senegal are going through. 

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Senegal lead at HT

Halftime - As it stands, Senegal are going through to the round of 16, trumping Ecuador, who are trailing 0-1 through a penalty scored by Ismail Sarr. Senegal are just 45 minutes away from realising their dream but a massive second half awaits both these teams. 

HT - Ecuador 0-1 Senegal

LIVE| Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: NED lead 1-0 at half time through Gakpo

Halftime - Netherlands and Qatar have been separated by the only goal from Cody Gakpo, the first half has flown by, there were chances for both sides, but undoubtedly, Netherlands were the better side and are in the driving seat. 

HT- Netherlands 1-0 Qatar

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Senegal lead, Sarr converts penalty

43'- Ismail Sarr has given Senegal the lead, they're in the driving seat now, and as it stands, they will progress into the round of 16. Sarr converts the pressure penalty, sends the goalie the wrong way and this is the confidence boost they needed. 

Ecuador 0-1 Senegal 

LIVE| Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Cody Gakpo scores 3rd WC goal, NED lead

27' - Netherlands have broken the deadlock against Qatar, the hosts are trailing again, and it's Cody Gakpo who scores in his third game in a row, to give the Dutch side the lead. He's having a great tournament and has put his team in the driving seat. 

Netherlands 1-0 Qatar

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal, Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 updates: Kick off in both games, fate of Group A awaits

1' - Both games between Ecuador and Senegal as well as Netherlands vs Qatar have begun, the fate of Group A awaits, three teams, only two of them can progress, which side will pay the price? Keep up with this space as we follow both games live. 

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal, Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022: Kick-off shortly

Kick-off coming up shortly between Ecuador and Senegal, as well as Netherlands vs Qatar. Qatar are out, Netherlands need just a draw to qualify for round of 16, whereas the tie between Ecuador and Senegal is the virtual knockout, winner takes all game. Stay tuned, live action coming up. 

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022: Team news

Ecuador have made two changes to their lineup which played against Netherlands. Whereas Senegal have made three changes to their lineup. This is a must-win clash for Senegal, the onus is on them to take the game to Ecuador. 

LIVE| Netherlands vs Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022: Team news is out, check lineups!

Netherlands and Qatar's lineups have also been announced. The hosts will hope to finish the tournament on a high, check confirmed lineups. 

Netherlands: Andries Noppert, Daley Blind, Nathan Ake, Virgil van Dijk (capt), Jurrien Timber, Denzel Dumfries, Marten de Roon, Davy Klaassen, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay.

Qatar: Meshaal Barsham, Pedro Miguel, Abdelkarim Hassan, Abdelaziz Hatim, Hassan Al-Haydos (capt.), Akram Afif, Ismail Mohamad, Homam Ahmed, Assim Madibo, Boualem Khoukhi, Almoez Ali.

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022: Confirmed lineups are out!

Teams are out, Ecuador and Senegal have named their lineups for the must-win clash. Both teams will be gunning to win today. 

Ecuador XI (4-3-3): Galíndez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapié, Estupiñán; Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo; Plata, Enner Valencia, Estrada

Senegal XI (4-2-3-1): Mendy; Sabaly, Koulibaly, Jakobs, Diallo; Ciss, P. Gueye; Ndiaye, I. Gueye, I. Sarr; Dia

ECU vs SEN Group A match LIVE: Can Golden Boot leader Enner Valencia add to his goal tally?

Ecuador's captain and star striker Enner Valencia has three goals from two matches at the FIFA World Cup 2022. He is tied at the top of the Golden Boot list with Frane superstar Kylian Mbappe, who has as many goals. Valencia would be hoping to add another goal or two againstg Senegal, which will take him pretty close to being the surprising winner of the coveted prize. Going by the last few FIFA World Cups, around 6 goals may be enough to land the top scorer prize. 

ECU vs SEN, QAT vs NED, FIFA World Cup 2022 Group A final matches LIVE: Confirmed lineups to be out soon. 

Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands all have qualification within reach while hosts Qatar are out of the FIFA World Cup 2022. The confirmed Starting XIs for the sides will be announced by 30 mins before the matches kick off at 8:30 pm (IST). 

LIVE| Ecuador vs Senegal FIFA World Cup 2022 Group A points table

As it stands, Netherlands at the top of Group A, with four points, Ecuador are level, but are second due to an inferior goal difference, while Senegal are third with 3 points, whereas Qatar have zero points and are fourth. 

LIVE Ecuador vs Senegal: All eyes on Group A fixture

The Dutch and Ecuador are the favourites to progress to the next round, but since Qatar are already eliminated, all eyes will be on the tie between Ecuador and Senegal, which will be a virtual knockout tie, with winner progressing through to round of 16. 

LIVE| FIFA World Cup 2022 Group A:

Only a win will take Senegal through, while Qatar are already eliminated. Netherlands and Ecuador are currently tied on 4 points each as they occupy the top two places. 

Hello and welcome to DNA India's live coverage of FIFA World Cup 2022, today's Group A matches will take place between Netherlands and Qatar, while Ecuador will lock horns with Senegal.