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      Qatar vs Ecuador: Opening ceremony and kick-off time, TV channel, stream FREE, team news for first 2022 World Cup match

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      WORLD CUP hosts Qatar face their first opponents Ecuador in the tournament’s curtain-raiser on Sunday. The Middle Eastern side take on the South Americans as they look to gain an early foothold in a group also containing Senegal and the Netherlands.
      Almoez Ali (right) will be key to any potential Qatar successCredit: Getty
      2021 Europa League winner Pervis Estupinan (left) will be looking to star for Ecuador
      The Qataris have never qualified for a World Cup before, but are the current Asian champions so will expect to put up a good fight in front of their own fans.
      Opponents Ecuador have qualified for three previous World Cups, with their best previous finish coming in 2006 when they reached the last 16 before being beaten by a David Beckham free kick against England.
      And they impressed in qualifying for this tournament, making it to Qatar with a game to spare as they picked up a fourth placed finish.
      However, they were made to sweat on their place at the tournament after a complaint was filed about them fielding an ineligible player, but ultimately rebuffed by Fifa.
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      What time does Qatar vs Ecuador kick off?

      Qatar take on Ecuador on Sunday, November 20.
      The match kicks off at 7pm UK time.
      It will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor.
      The sides last met in 2018, when Qatar won 4-3 in a friendly in Doha.

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      What TV channel is Qatar vs Ecuador on and can I live stream it?

      Qatar vs Ecuador is live on BBC.
      To stream the game live, head to the BBC iPlayer.

      Can I watch Qatar vs Ecuador for free?
      Yes. BBC is free for all UK viewers with a TV licence.
      When is the opening ceremony?
      The World Cup opening ceremony will get underway from 3pm GMT, an hour before the match kicks off.
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      Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale reveals he watched England at 2018 World Cup from Linekers Bar in Ayia Napa as he eyes No1 spot

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      ARSENAL and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale revealed he watched England’s World Cup 2018 knockout clash with Colombia from Linekers bar in Ayia Napa.The shot-stopper, 24, is in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for Qatar.
      Ramsdale is in Qatar with England for the World CupCredit: PA
      However, for the Russia 2018 edition of the tournament, Ramsdale watched England from Linekers in Ayia NapaCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      He’s experiencing a World Cup first hand, but over four years ago he was in a different setting: Party destination Ayia Napa.
      And Ramsdale has revealed he remembered watching England’s dramatic penalty shootout win over Colombia from Linekers bar, which is owned by Three Lions legend Gary Linker’s brother Wayne.
      He said in a press conference: “Oh God! I was watching the first game in Ayia Napa… that was an eventful night.
      “The Colombia game was the night before pre-season.
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      “There was a lot of cheering in the front room and I still get goosebumps. A real special night.”
      England will contest Group B alongside Wales, USA and Iran, with all three inside Fifa’s top 20.
      Southgate’s men are heading into the tournament in a shocking run of form.
      England haven’t won since the 3-0 win over Ivory Coast in March.
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      However, Ramsdale says England’s woes are being used as motivation.
      He said: “No confidence has been affected. If anything, it’s given us more motivation.
      “We’ve got added motivation to turn our form around and put those results behind us.
      “We’re going in full of confidence knowing what we can do.”
      Ramsdale is now an established England squad member but wants to stake a claim to the No1 shirt, which currently belongs to Jordan Pickford.
      He said: “Squad numbers are squad numbers. Jordan’s done extremely well for England and he’s playing well for Everton. 
      “You need all three of us to train properly to get the No1 to his best.
      “It will be difficult for two of us to flick the switch, although Nick and I have done it before.
      “Whoever gets that first game will get the full support of the group.”
      England scored just four goals in six Nations League fixtures in June and September.
      All four goals came against Germany and the Three Lions registered no wins, resulting in relegation from the competition’s top group.
      Ramsdale says others need to chip in with goals and not rely on near-record goal-scorer and captain Harry Kane.
      The keeper added: “Of course we need Harry (Kane) to be scoring but we need others to chip in too.
      “Marcus Rashford has come in and been a breath of fresh air, so training is intense.”
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      England’s first group game is on Monday 21 against Iran and a date with USA follows on the Friday.
      A group finale against Wales will then take place on November 29. More

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      USA vs Wales: TV channel, stream FREE, team news and kick off time for World Cup 2022 Group B clash

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      WALES face USA in their first World Cup group stage clash on Monday. The Dragons already have an enticing affair with rivals England to contend with in Qatar.
      Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have been integral parts of this Wales sideCredit: Reuters
      Christian Pulisic was brilliant for the USA during World Cup qualifiersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But a match-up with the United States – who host the next World Cup – should also get fans buzzing with excitement.
      Rob Page’s men will be desperate to repeat their Euro 2016 performance when Chris Coleman’s side reached the semi-finals.
      And Welsh fans will be buzzing at the thought of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau being sang at a World Cup for the first time since 1958.
      USA missed out on the 2018 World Cup four years ago and Gregg Berhalter – a former Crystal Palace defender – is keen to leave his mark on a major tournament.
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      When is USA vs Wales?

      Wales’ clash with USA will get underway from 7pm UK time on November 21, which will be 2pm on the East Coast.
      The clash will take place at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan.
      The stadium was built in 2003 and can hold up to 50,000 fans.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      USA vs Wales will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the ITV Hub, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      The game is FREE to watch so long as you have a TV licence.
      The match is also going to be shown on S4C in Wales.

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      Who is in Wales’ 26-man squad?
      Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Nottingham Forest), Danny Ward (Leicester), Adam Davies (Sheffield United)
      Defenders: Ben Davies (Tottenham), Ben Cabango (Swansea), Tom Lockyer (Luton Town), Joe Rodon (Rennes), Chris Mepham (Bournemouth), Ethan Ampadu (Spezia), Chris Gunter (AFC Wimbledon), Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest), Connor Roberts (Burnley)
      Midfielders: Sorba Thomas (Huddersfield), Joe Allen (Swansea), Matt Smith (MK Dons), Dylan Levitt (Dundee United), Harry Wilson (Fulham), Joe Morrell (Portsmouth), Jonny Williams (Swindon), Aaron Ramsey (Nice), Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)
      Forwards: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth), Mark Harris (Cardiff), Brennan Johnson (Nottingham Forest), Dan James (Fulham) More

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      World Cup 2022 – Group A fixtures, results, tables and UK TV channels for Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal and Netherlands

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      THE World Cup gets underway in a matter of days and SunSport have been taking a look at what we can expect from each group.Group A kicks off the competition as hosts Qatar take part in their first ever World Cup match.
      This will be Qatar’s first ever appearance at a World CupCredit: Reuters
      Netherlands lost the 2010 World Cup final 1-0 in extra timeCredit: Getty
      Ecuador are Qatar’s first opponents, who will be hoping to use their previous tournament experience to progress through the group stages for only the second time in their history.
      This year’s Africa Cup of Nations winners Senegal, will be keen to continue their form in Qatar, but face a tough task against 2010 World Cup finalists Netherlands.
      Louis van Gaal’s men are looking to make up for lost time having not qualified for the 2018 tournament, and are overwhelming favourites to top the group.
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      Group A teams

      Qatar
      Ecuador
      Senegal
      Netherlands

      Group A fixtures
      Sunday November 20

      Qatar vs Ecuador (4pm)

      Monday November 21

      Senegal vs Netherlands (4pm)

      Friday November 25

      Qatar vs Senegal (1pm)
      Netherlands vs Ecuador (4pm)

      Tuesday November 29

      Ecuador vs Senegal (3pm)
      Netherlands vs Qatar (3pm)

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      What TV channel are they on?

      Qatar vs Ecuador – BBC One
      Senegal vs Netherlands – ITV
      Qatar vs Senegal – BBC One
      Netherlands vs Ecuador – ITV
      Ecuador vs Senegal – ITV
      Netherlands vs Qatar – ITV

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      Who is Eric Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler and when are they going to get married?

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      TOTTENHAM Hotspur defender Eric Dier is enduring a pretty chaotic season under Antonio Conte.However, things are a lot more settled in his private life, with the England defender ready to tie the knot with fiancee Anna Modler.
      Anna Modler shared this post on Instagram, confirming their engagementCredit: @annamodler
      The news comes just two months after the pair were reported to be datingCredit: @annamodler
      Anna previously dated former Arsenal star Alexis SanchezCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      From topping their Champions League group to losing to relegation threatened Nottingham Forest, it’s not been a smooth start to the season for Spurs.
      The World Cup looks to have come at the right time for Dier, and fiancee Anna Modler will no doubt be cheering him on from the stands.
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      Who is Eric Dier’s fiancee Anna Modler?
      Anna Modler, who turned 24 this year, is of South African and Namibian heritage.
      The model, who boasts 110,000 followers on Instagram, previously dated former Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, with the pair spending lockdown together in 2020.
      However, things didn’t work out between the two in Italy, and Modler subsequently found love with Dier.
      When are they getting married?
      The 28-year-old popped the question just two months after their relationship was made official.
      Modler confirmed the news on Instagram, posting a picture of her wearing the engagement ring.
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      Back in September, a friend told The Sun that “Eric and Anna are blissfully happy. They have been seeing a lot of each other.
      “Eric has told pals it has been a great few weeks – getting back into the England squad and landing a stunning girl who was previously on the arm of an Arsenal star.
      “He can’t stop scoring on the pitch, and has netted a cracker off of it.
      “Anna is smitten and has told friends Eric could be ‘the one’. They are getting serious, so watch this space.”
      It’s got a lot more serious now, with the pair committing to each other once and for all.
      However, a date is yet to be set for the wedding, with Dier currently playing for England in Qatar.
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      How many games do players miss for a red card at the World Cup?

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      A single moment of madness could see a player cost their nation the chance of success by receiving a red card at the World Cup. Watching the referee reach into his back pocket has become one of football’s most frustrating clichés.
      Zinedine Zidane receiving a red card during the 2006 World Cup final vs Italy after headbutting Marco MaterazziCredit: Reuters
      No player ever wants to be met with the infamous red card, however there is definitely no worse occasion to receive one whilst representing your nation at a major tournament.
      But for every Gary Lineker, who never received a single booking, there’s always a Sergio Ramos who has seen red 27 times in his career.
      How many games do players miss for a red card at the world cup?
      In club competitions, a second bookable offence will see a one-game ban whilst a straight red card can see a player suspended for three to four games depending on the severity of the situation.
      The World Cup will see little difference to these rules with a red card leading to a single game suspension, unless FIFA feel it necessary to add further sanctions.
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      Coming into the tournament, any yellow cards from the preliminary group stages will be wiped from the record, meaning every player will begin on a clean slate.
      However any pending red card suspensions from the previous qualification stage will have to be served during the competition.
      Anyone who racks up two bookings in the run up from the group stage to the quarter-final will also be faced with a single game suspension, with the yellow card count resetting before the start of the semi-final.
      This rule is a relatively new one to the competition, with yellow cards being wiped after the group stage up until 2010.
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      For any player who receives a red card in their last game of the competition like Wayne Rooney vs Portugal in 2006 or Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt vs Italy in the final of 2006, their suspensions will carry over into their next international game.
      Zidane’s red card in the final of 2006 was his second in a World Cup match, a record he shares with Rigobert Song, the now manager of Cameroon. More

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      Who is Ben White’s fiancee Milly Adams and when did she get engaged to the Arsenal defender?

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      BEN White could not have wished for a much better end to 2022, with the 24-year-old receiving a World Cup call-up while Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table.However, before all of that, the 24-year-old sealed the deal on his relationship with girlfriend Milly Adams, proposing in June.
      Ben White proposed to Milly Adams on holidayCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The pair made their relationship official in February this yearCredit: Instagram @milly_adams
      White has put in some stellar performances at right-back this season, establishing himself as a regular under Mikel Arteta.
      The former Brighton man will be hoping to take his club form into Qatar.
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      Who is Milly Adams?
      Milly Adams, who turned 25 this year, was born in Hertfordshire.
      The model, who boasts 14,000 followers on Instagram, also graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2019.
      Adams hinted at a relationship with the Arsenal ace after posting pictures holding a hand displaying the defender’s distinctive tattoos.
      Milly Adams posted this on social mediaCredit: Instagram @ milly_adams
      When did they get engaged?
      The pair are thought to have started dating earlier this year.
      And they confirmed their relationship in February, only a month after the Three Lions star was snapped kissing a mystery woman in Dubai.
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      White wasted very little time before popping the question on a luxury holiday in May.
      The happy couple shared pictures of their engagement on social media, including one of their matching ‘I love you’ wrist tattoos. More

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      Dehydration fears for fans at 2022 World Cup after Qatari organisers fail to install water fountains despite 33C heat

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      WATER fountains for fans are not being installed in FIFA’s official fan park, fan zone and at the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar.This has caused concern amongst supporters who will have to battle the high temperatures of the Qatari heat, which reached 33 degrees on Thursday.
      There will be no water fountains for football fans at the World Cup in QatarCredit: Getty
      Due to the lack of water fountains, there is now a higher reliance on bottled water, which has brought into question the sustainability of the tournament.
      Fans attending games and going to the FIFA Fan Festival will be able to buy the tournament’s official water Arwa for £2.30.
      However, there are no provisions for people to get refills, meaning that supporters will have to pay again for another bottle.
      The organisers have also not installed a water fountain at the fan park at the Corniche Waterfront.
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      The area has been turned into a 4.3mile long attraction for tourists wanting to go to a cafe or bar or to see the art installations that have been based on the 32 teams at the tournament.
      The fan park has free entry and will be open all day compared to the FIFA Fan Festival, but this has also missed out on having any drinking water facilities.
      FIFA had pledged that the World Cup in Qatar would be the first carbon-neutral one in history as 1,000 trees were planted in Doha.
      But the construction of the tournament stadiums has created 3.6million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
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      Greenpeace has even accused the organisers of “greenwashing”.
      Greenpeace’s UK director Doug Parr said last month: “FIFA’s claims of a carbon-neutral event are highly misleading and can be considered greenwashing.
      “Not least because they appear to have grossly underestimated the emissions the World Cup in Qatar will actually cause”. More