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Gareth Fullerton

What time and channel is Qatar vs Ecuador on? TV and live stream info for the World Cup opener

The 2022 World Cup gets under way on Sunday afternoon with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador.

All eyes will be on the Al Bayt Stadium as the massive tournament finally kicks off.

There has been a lot of coverage surrounding this year's tournament, with much of it focusing on the human rights record of the host country.

Read more: Test your football knowledge with our World Cup 2022 quiz

It is one of the most controversial World Cups in recent history, but organisers will hope it is the football that does the talking over the next four weeks.

Here's more info on the opening game and how to watch it.

When and where is the game?

Qatar vs Ecuador is at the Al Bayt Stadium on Sunday, November 20.

What time is kick-off?

The game kicks off at 4pm UK time.

What TV channel is it on?

This game is being shown live on BBC One with their coverage starting at 3pm.

Is there a live stream?

Fans can live stream the game on the BBC iPlayer.

Betting odds

  • Qatar 21/10
  • Ecuador 6/4
  • Draw 2/1

Odds from McLean Bookmakers

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