FIFA Qatar World Cup 2022 Broadcast TV and OTT-Live Streaming Channel in India: When and where to watch
FIFA World Cup 2022: Where and when to watch Qatar vs Ecuador match?
FIFA World cup 2022 is all set to get underwayon Sunday, November 20th in Qatar, with the host nationfacing Ecuador in the first match of the tournament. This mega event promises to deliver an unimaginable experience for all its viewers, be the ones watching it live inside the stadium or at home. To find out where you can watch the matches live on TV or online, go through this article.
When is the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022?
The first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be played between the hosts Qatar and Ecuador from Group A at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.
What time will the match be telecast in India?
The match will begin at 21:30 PM IST after the opening ceremony is conducted, where a few global and one Indian superstar is set to perform.
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Where can we watch the match live:Broadcast TV and OTT Channel in India?
In India, fans can enjoy the superlative experience of watching the FIFA World Cup on TV on Sports18 and Sports18 HD channels. While those who wish to watch it online, can go to the Jio Cinema app or website and watch it for free.
Here have a look at the squads of both teams –
Qatar’s World Cup squad -
Goalkeepers- Saad Al Sheeb, Meshaal Barshim, Youssef Hassan
Defenders- Pedro Miguel, Mosab Kheder, Tarek Salman, Bassam Al-Rawi, Boualem Khoukhi, Abdelkarim Hassan, Ismail Muhammad, Homam Ahmed, Jassem Jaber
Midfielders- Ali Assadalla, Assim Madibo, Mohammed Waad, Salem Al Hajri, Mustafa Tarek, Karim Boudiaf, Abdulaziz Hatem
Attackers- Naif Al Hadhrami, Ahmed Aladdin, Hassan Al-Haydos, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali, Muhammad Muntari, Khaled Mounir
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Ecuador’s World Cup squad –
Goalkeepers - Hernan Galindez, Moises Ramirez, Alexander Dominguez
Defenders - Piero Hincapie, Robert Arboleda, Felix Torres, William Pacho, Pervis Estupinan, Angelo Preciado, Xavier Arreaga, Diego Palacios , Jackson Porozo
Midfielders - Jose Cifuentes, Carlos Gruezo, Angel Mena, Jeremy Sarmiento, Jhegson Mendez, Gonzalo Plata, Alan Franco, Moises Caicedo, Kevin Rodriguez
Forwards - Djorkaeff Reasco, Enner Valencia, Michael Estrada, Aytron Preciado, Romario Ibarra