World Cup hosts Qatar facing early exit after defeat to Senegal

JOY UNCONFINED: Senegal’s Famara Diedhiou, right, celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal against World Cup hosts Qatar. Pic: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP

World Cup hosts Qatar’s fears of an early tournament exit loomed large as they lost 3-1 to Senegal at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.

Qatar, who lost their opening Group A game 2-0 to Ecuador on Sunday, went down fighting against the Africa Cup of Nations champions and Mohammed Muntari scored their first World Cup goal.