Qatar vs Ecuador live: World Cup score, highlights, result from 2022 Group A match

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After years of waiting, months of talk and a frenetic build-up, the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is finally here!

The eyes of the world will be on the controversial host nation as they kick off their home World Cup against Ecuador at the impressive 60,000-capacity Al Bayt Stadium.

Felix Sanchez’s Asian champions will take on their South American opponents, who are at the finals for the fourth time in their history.

Gustavo Alfaro’s Ecuador will have designs on reaching the knockout stages for the first time since 2006 and La Tri boast several faces familiar to Premier League fans, including Brighton trio Pervis Estupinan, Moises Caicedo and Jeremy Sarmiento

Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Qatar vs Ecuador at the 2022 World Cup. Follow below for complete results from the Group A match.

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Qatar vs Ecuador score

  1H 2H Final
Qatar — — —
Ecuador — — —

Goals:
None

Projected lineups:

Qatar (5-3-2, right to left): 1. Al Sheeb (GK) – 14. Ahmed, 3. Hassan, 2. Pedro Miguel, 12. Boudiaf, 15. Al Rawi – 5. Salman, 6. Hatim, 8. Asad – 11. Afif, 19. Ali

Ecuador (4-4-2, right to left): 22-Galindez (GK) — 17-A. Preciado, 3-Hincapie, 2-Torres, 7-Estupinan — 19-Plata, 20-Mendez, 23-Caicedo, 10-Ibarra — 13- Valencia, 11-Estrada

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Qatar vs Ecuador live updates, highlights from 2022 World Cup

2hrs 45 mins from kickoff: Ecuador have the edge in World Cup experience over hosts Qatar and Alfaro’s charges carry a forward threat alongside a solid back line.

3 hrs 15 mins from kickoff: Ecuador’s impressive defensive record will be a key feature of their plans in Qatar and Alfaro has been tipped to go for a more traditional 4-4-2 in their opening game.

3 hrs 45 mins from kickoff: As excitement continues to build ahead of the tournament start at the Al Bayt Stadium, the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony will begin at 17:30 local time.

Sporting News is providing live updates from the event including details of start times and global streaming options.

4 hrs 15 mins from kickoff: World Cup hosts Qatar reached the semifinals of the 2021 Arab Cup, with 12 goals scored, can key duo Akram Afif and Almoez Ali rise to the challenge on the biggest stage?

4 hrs 45 mins from kickoff: For Qatar this is a moment of history, not only as the first Middle East host of the World Cup but as they make their first-ever tournament appearance. Hosts, though, have a mixed record at the finals. 

5 hrs from kickoff: So, after 12 years in the making and months of build-up, discussion, hype and — even on the eve of the tournament — controversy, the World Cup is finally here! It promises to be a breathtaking ride over the next four weeks. Join us here at The Sporting News for every kick, tackle, cheer and goal as we witness the best team on the planet being crowned.

Qatar vs Ecuador lineups, team news

The main question for the hosts could be whether wide-attacker Akram Afif will return up front, having missed the 1-0 win over Albania

Alfaro has options at multiple positions, but one player he knows will start is Enner Valencia, who is in sensational form at the club level with Fenerbahce. Valencia could play up front or on the left flank, but he’ll most likely be deployed through the middle.

Below are the projected starting lineups for both teams ahead of their match at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20.

Qatar projected starting 11

(5-3-2, right to left): 1-Al Sheeb (GK) – 14-Ahmed, 3-Hassan, 2-Pedro Miguel, 12-Boudiaf, 15-Al Rawi – 5-Salman, 6-Hatim, 8-Asad – 11-Afif, 19-Ali

  • Injured: Alaaeldin
  • Suspended: none

The win over Albania was Qatar’s fourth consecutive victory as part of a training camp that has effectively lasted since September.

Former Villarreal player Afif has scored 26 goals in 89 international appearances and the chances of his selection increased when Ahmed Alaaeldin limped out of the action.

Ecuador projected starting 11

(4-3-3, right to left): 22-Dominguez (GK) — 17-A. Preciado, 3-Hincapie, 4-Arboleda, 7-Estupinan — 5-Cifuentes, 20-Mendez, 23-Caicedo — 10-Ibarra, 13- Valencia, 19-Plata

  • Injured: none
  • Suspended: none

In support of Valencia, Romario Ibarra and Gonzalo Plata are the best options, while Sarmiento can provide energy off the bench.

At the defensive midfield position, Alfaro has his biggest call between Jhegson Mendez and Carlos Gruezo, with neither player in particularly great form. At the back, Piero Hincapie has 21 caps already at just 20 years old, and has swiftly become a regular starter. His defensive partner will likely be Robert Arboleda, who has recovered from a broken ankle, while Xavier Arreaga is the next man up.

Qatar vs. Ecuador live stream, TV channel

Hosts Qatar finally step into the spotlight to begin the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium in front of an expectant home nation, and the world. They will be looking to build momentum and start with a win in what is arguably their easiest Group A clash. But will Ecuador spoil the opening night party?

Here’s how you can watch all the action in the major global territories.

  Date Time TV Channel Streaming
USA Sun, Nov. 20 11:00 ET FS1, Telemundo fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, Peacock 
Canada Sun, Nov. 20 11:00 EST CTV, TSN TSN app
UK Sun, Nov. 20 16:00 GMT BBC One BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website
Australia Mon, Nov. 21 03:00 AEDT SBS SBS On Demand
India Sun, Nov. 20 21:30 IST Sports18 Voot, JioTV
Hong Kong Mon, Nov. 21 00:00 HKT Now TV Now TV
Malaysia Mon, Nov. 21 00:00 MYT Astro, RTM  Astro Go, RTMKlik
Singapore Mon, Nov. 21 00:00 SGT Channel 5 MeWatch, Singtel, StarHub
New Zealand Mon, Nov. 21 05:00 NZDT Sky Sport Sky Go

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