World Cup highlights: Valencia's brace helps Ecuador beat Qatar 2-0 in opening game

Enner Valencia once again impressed with Ecuador, who kickstarted their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar. Valencia scored both goals for Ecuador. He scored the first from the penalty spot before scoring an outstanding header. Ecuador's victory over Qatar helps them claim all three points and the top spot of Group A for the time being until Senegal play the Netherlands.

Ecuador have been the dominant side for most of the match so far and almost scored a third with a curling effort. However, Qatar goalkeeper Al Sheeb was aware of the threat and made a decent save towards his left to keep the score at 2-0 in favour of Ecuador.

The second half gets underway with Ecuador leading 2-0. Both goals were scored by Enner Valencia.

Enner Valencia doubles Ecuador's lead with a brilliant header in the 31st minute.

Enner Valencia continues his staggering form in World Cups as he scored two more goals against Qatar, having scored all three of Ecuador's goals in the 2014 edition of the tournament.

Ecuador take the lead via the penalty spot as Enner Valencia puts the ball in the back of the net.

Ecuador players celebrate after Enner Valencia scores the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Enner Valencia thought he had scored the first goal of the FIFA World Cup 2022 but it was overturned for offside.

The line-ups of Qatar and Ecuador for the opening match of the World Cup 2022 have been revealed. 

South Korean singer Jung Kook performed at the opening ceremony of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. 

The opening ceremony for the World Cup 2022 has begun before the kick-off between Qatar and Ecuador.  

Fans in India wondering how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 live can tune in to Sports 18 SD/HD. Meanwhile, fans can also track the live scores and updates of the clashes on the official social media handles of FIFA and the two teams in contention.

Fans wanting to access the Qatar vs Ecuador live streaming can tune in to Jio Cinema.

Qatar probable XI: Al-Sheeb; Ro-Ro, Al-Rawi, Salman, Hassan, Ahmed; Hatem, Boudiaf; Al-Haydos; Ali, Afif

Ecuador Probabal XI: Dominguez; Preciado, Porozo, Hincapie, Estupinan; Franco, Gruezo, Caicedo; Plata, Valencia, Ibarra.

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2022 opener between Qatar and Ecuador, fans of both teams have gathered at the stadium.