When will the first match of the FIFA World Cup begin?

​By A Staff Reporter: The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, where 32 teams from five confederations will compete for the coveted trophy. Qatar will be the first Middle Eastern country to host the tournament. Today the first match of the World Cup is going to be held between Qatar and Ecuador. The match between Qatar and Ecuador will start at 9:30 PM IST. All matches of FIFA World Cup 2022 will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD TV channels in India. Live streaming will also be available for free on the Jio Cinema app and website.