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Originally Posted by Nicky91
maybe because Netherlands is a more popular nation who might attract more viewers for the opening game than two duds like Qatar and Ecuador
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Holland vs Senagal is hardly an outstanding tie.
I'm fairly sure Senagal have been the opening match before. Think it was against defending champions at the time, France in 2002.
I always thought it was either the host or the defending champions that played the first match, that's why I don't get why Holland vs Senagal are opening.