FIFA World Cup 2022, Highlights: Ecuador defeat Qatar in opening match

Afif sees a yellow card; Yet another yellow card for Team Qatar which is unable to score a single goal yet.

Waad, Muntari in for Al-Haydos, Almoez

Ibarra comes in for Sarmiento 

Ecuador's Sebas Mendez sees yellow for his challenge on Afif.

Qatar is still struggling to score goals

Ecuador in lead by 2 goals. Qatar will want to bounce back in the second half.

Valencia has taken a bang on the knee and is getting medical attention. He limps out of the pitch after scoring two crucial goals for Ecuador.

Qatar see third yellow card before the first half as the team struggles to register its first goal

Another goal for Valencia, another goal for Ecuador. Qatar will want to gear up as their opponents have already two gaols in their kitty in the first half.

Ecuador’s Moises Caicedo sees a yellow card.

Qatar's Almoez Ali sees a yellow for his challenge on Valencia.

Valencia utilizes a penalty and scores his fourth World Cup Goal as scores are 1-0 in favour of Ecuador

• Qatar XI: Alsheeb; Khouki, Hisham, Hassan; Miguel, Hatem, Alhaydos, Boudiaf, Ahmed; Afif, Ali.
• Ecuador XI: Galindez; Preciado, Torres, Hincapie, Estupinan; Ibarra, Plata, Caicedo, Mendez; Estrada, Valencia.

• Where can we watch the first match of FIFA World Cup 2022 between Qatar and Ecuador in India on TV?

The live telecast on TV can be seen on the Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India. 

• Where can we watch the match between Qatar and Ecuador in India online?

The live streaming will be available on the Jio Cinema app and website for free.

• Where will the opening the match between Qatar and Ecuador be held?

Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor

• When will the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between Qatar and Ecuador begin?

The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM IST.