Qatar hosted more than 1.4 million visitors during FIFA World Cup

While the stadium appeared to fill up in time for kick-off, the empty seats reappeared during the second half of the match, with many spectators choosing to leave early. The match itself saw Ecuador beat the hosts 2-0, with captain Enner Valencia scoring both goals for the South Americans, who were cheered on by a vociferous travelling support. The move will spark concerns about enthusiasm for the tournament in the country, which has a population of less than three million and is roughly half the size of Wales.