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Ecuadorian ecstasy, Iranian anger and Senegalese despair

Ecuadorian ecstasy, Iranian anger and Senegalese despair

John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off.

World Football · BBC World Service

November 20, 202230m 13s

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Show Notes

John Bennett goes behind the scenes of the World Cup, as Qatar 2022 kicks off. We hear from Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly, USA midfielder Kellyn Acosta and lots of very happy Ecuadorian fans. We also speak to Iran football supporters in Qatar about the anti-government protests back home.