World Cup 2022 live updates: Senegal takes lead over Ecuador on PK

The 2022 FIFA World Cup continues Tuesday with Group A taking center stage early, as Ecuador (1-1-0) takes on Senegal (1-0-1) at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, and we’ve got you covered with all the action!

You can watch this game on FS1 and every match of the tournament on the FOX Sports family of networks — the tournament’s official English-language broadcast partner in the U.S. — and the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. You can also stream full-match replays for free on Tubi.

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Ecuador vs. Senegal

Setting the stage

Ecuador is aiming to secure its place in the knockout stage for only the second time in World Cup history. All it will take is a tie or a win on Tuesday. On the other side, Senegal is searching for a much-needed win as the competition heats up. It can only enter the knockout stage if it wins or if it draws plus the Netherlands gets upset by Qatar in a game running simultaneously on FOX. 

Previewing Ecuador-Senegal

The “World Cup Now” crew gave their keys and which players they’re watching in Tuesday’s match, which will send one team to the knockout stage and the other home. 

3′ – Senegal nearly gets off to a great start

Pape Gueye found Idrissa Gueye on a cross in the middle of the box, but Gueye’s shot missed right. 

4′ – Senegal’s energy is already high

In essentially a must-win match, Senegal’s fans are loud and proud in hopes of lifting the team to victory.

8′ – Senegal keeps getting chances

Boulaye Dia got an opportunity on a through pass while running into the box. However, his shot went wide left and Senegal is still looking to get on the board. 

30′ – Senegal fans continue to bring the energy

Senegal’s fans know its do-or-die as they continue to chant and dance all game. 

42′ – Senegal awarded a penalty kick

Ismaïla Sarr got fouled by an Ecuadorian player while chasing a ball in the opposing box, drawing a penalty kick to give Senegal its best scoring chance of the match.

44′ – Senegal scores!

Sarr capitalized on the penalty kick to give Senegal a 1-0 lead. If the result holds, Senegal would advance to the knockout stage and Ecuador would go home. With the Netherlands leading Qatar at halftime, Ecuador would need at least a draw to move on. 

Senegal’s Ismaila Sarr scores goal vs. Ecuador in 44′

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