Qatar v Ecuador: Hosts to get 2022 World Cup up and running - how to follow

Following years of talk, the Qatar World Cup is finally upon us.

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The tournament will go down in history as one of the most controversial and disruptive ever staged but it's now time for the football to take over.

The opening clash of Qatar v Ecuador has been brought forward a day to keep the tradition of the host nation opening up the competition.

Felix Sanchez's 'Maroons' will be eager to prove they are worthy of staging such a momentous event and get off to a winning start in Group A.

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They'll take on Gustavo Alfaro's Ecuador who edged past Peru, Colombia and Chile to qualify for the World Cup.

Qatar v Ecuador: talkSPORT coverage

This World Cup Group A tie will get underway at 4pm UK time on Sunday, November 20.

The game will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

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To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

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Qatar v Ecuador: Squads and team news

Full team news will follow once the squads for the World Cup have been announced on Sunday, November 13.

talkSPORT will bring you all the latest news from the England camp and the entire World Cup throughout November and December.

Qatar v Ecuador: Match stats

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Full match stats will follow closer to the tournament.

talkSPORT will bring you all the latest stats and facts for each match in the competition so you can be fully prepared for each and every clash.