World Cup 2022 Opening Ceremony LIVE: Qatar vs Ecuador follows, kick-off time, stream FREE, TV channel, team news
THE WORLD CUP kicks off today with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador following the huge opening ceremony!
The Middle Eastern side take on the South Americans as they look to gain an early foothold in Group A, which also contains Senegal and the Netherlands.
The Qataris had never qualified for a World Cup before, but are the current Asian champions so will expect to put up a good fight in front of their own fans.
- Opening Ceremony start time: From 2.40pm UK time
- Qatar vs Ecuador kick-off time: 4pm
- TV channel: BBC One
- Live stream: BBC website
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