Qatar vs Ecuador: FIFA World Cup 2022 Live| Kick off time, Live Streaming, When and where to watch Qatar vs Ecuador Live score, Teams, Prediction, Online Channel
Qatar vs Ecuador: It’s the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022 as hosts, Qatar opens the tournament against Ecuador on Sunday in Group A.
Match Details:
Teams: Qatar vs Ecuador
Venue: Al Bayt Stadium, Al-Khor, Qatar
Date: Sunday 20th November, 2022
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Preview:
Debutants, Qatar became the first Arab nation to host the FIFA World Cup when they were awarded the hosting rights for the ultimate carnival.
It’s that time of the year once every 4 years where the world is glued and united for football’s biggest spectacle on the international stage.
Qatar head into this with a 4-match winning run to their name and will be looking to create a massive opening day dent on Ecuador’s dreams.
The hosts aren’t expected to go far in their maiden stint but will be eyeing a confident start in their first ever experience of a World Cup.
On the other hand, Ecuador enjoyed a closely fought CONMEBOL WC Qualifiers as they finished 4th to reach another World Cup finals.
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They won 7 of their 18 matches and are hoping to create an impact on the world stage once again.
They haven’t managed a win in their previous 5 matches across competitions and this is the right occasion to make their presence felt.
We are set for the return of the biggest sporting spectacle as all roads lead to Qatar.
Both sides last met in 2018 during a friendly, where Qatar won 4-3.
Form Guide:
Qatar: WWWWD
Ecuador: DDDWD
Last Matches of both teams:
Albania 0-1 Qatar
Venezuela 0-0 Iraq
The 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match was a high-scoring match 💥 What will Qatar vs Ecuador have in store for us? 👀 pic.twitter.com/0gQ95120Iz
— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) November 19, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Qatar vs Ecuador in India?
The match will be streamed on Voot Select App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sports18 for Indian viewers.
Team News
The hosts have no concerns ahead of the opener while Sarmiento is an expected absentee for Ecuador due to a muscle injury.
Youngest teams at the World Cup 2022:
🇬🇭Ghana – average age 24,7
🇺🇸USA – 25,2
🇪🇸Spain – 25,6
🇪🇨Ecuador – 25,6
🇸🇳Senegal – 26,2
🇨🇲Cameroon – 26,3
🏴Wales – 26,3
🇲🇦Morocco – 26,3
🏴England – 26,4
🇫🇷France – 26,6
🇳🇱Netherlands – 26,6
🇩🇪Germany – 26,7 pic.twitter.com/fqyCie4AUw— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) November 15, 2022
Qatar possible 11:
Sheeb, Miguel, Fadlalla, Salman, Elamin, Ali, Hatem, Boudiaf, Haydos, Alaaeldin and Afif
Ecuador possible 11:
Galindez, Estupinan, Hincapie, Torres, Preciado, Gruezo, Ibarra, Caicedo, Franco, Plata and Estrada
Prediction: Qatar 1-2 Ecuador
A massive contest opens the tournament with Qatar looking to make an impact. There is a gulf between the two sides in FIFA Rankings.
The CONMEBOL side is far superior in experience but Qatar has the backing of the crowd to make this a night to remember.
However; given the quality and experience we see Ecuador getting the win on MD 1.
Players to watch out for: Afif, Haydos, Caicedo and Plata.