Hosts Qatar get the 2022 World Cup underway on November 20 as they take on Group A rivals Ecuador in the tournament-opener Al Khor.
This year marks Qatar's first World Cup appearance following FIFA's controversial decision to grant the Gulf state host status back in 2010, and Felix Sanchez's side will be aiming to upset the odds against La Tri.
Qatar's 26-man squad are all home-based, but there will be some firm Brighton and Hove Albion interest in the competition curtain-raiser, with Seagulls trio Moises Caicedo, Pervis Estupinan and Jeremy Sarmiento all called up by Gustavo Alfaro.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the match in the UK on TV or online via live stream.
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Qatar vs Ecuador TV channel in UK
- Date: November 20, 2022
- Time: 4 p.m. GMT
- TV channel: BBC One/BBC iPlayer
The BBC will exclusively broadcast the opening game on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Watch Qatar vs Ecuador online in UK
- Date: November 20, 2022
- Time: 4 p.m. GMT
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport website and app
You can watch the action via BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website/app. This is a free service, provided that you have a TV licence.
How to watch World Cup 2022 in UK
The 2022 World Cup will be broadcast on BBC and ITV throughout the tournament with streaming options available via BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online/app, and ITV Hub.
S4C and STV will also show live games for audiences in Wales and Scotland respectively.
| Date | Time | TV Channel | Streaming | |
| UK | Sunday, Nov. 20 | 16:00 GMT | BBC One | BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website/app |
