under way. all the criticism, the football is underway. it s all the criticism, the football is under way. it s qatar who are playing against ecuador, and i can bring you the score. ecuador have dominated so far, 2 0 up and we have seen some pretty impressive skills from the ecuadorians. pictures here when they celebrated their first goal. it is an early goal that was ruled out through the ar, but they ve dominated the match so far. var. they ve dominated the match so far. var. featuring a. the football world cup has begun in qatar with a spectacular firework display and a message of unity from the oscar winning actor morgan freeman. we saw mascots, we saw flags, we saw fans from every single nation in attendance. the opening ceremony at the main stadium in doha, which resembles a bedouin tent, has been attended by football fans from all 32 countries involved. very much wanting the qatar people
and down and singing and dancing throughout, but qatarfell and down and singing and dancing throughout, but qatar fell behind in the 16th minute from the penalty spot from former west ham forward valencia. it was a great match for the ecuadorian captain. he had an injury but seems to be ok, but there was an early goal ruled out through var, but he did score just before half time. ecuador dominated the match throughout. the opening ceremony, i think the celebrations are still happening. but we had some fireworks earlier as well. a real message of unity coming through from the people who spoke, including the oscar winning actor morgan freeman. the stadium where it took place resembles a bedouin tent. very
communities and countries. our sports editor dan roan is in doha. dan? after 12 years of scrutiny over alleged corruption, the treatment of migrant workers and discriminatory laws, this moment could not come quick enough at the hosts. qatar had high hopes notjust for the tournament but for their team, but things did not go to plan on the pitch at the start of this, a world cup like no other. to many it still seems surreal, but the first winter world cup was here. after a build up mired in controversy, these are the images the hosts wanted their tournament to project. the uniqueness of a first world cup in the middle east, evident with her fans from around the globe at the bedouin tent inspired stadium, one of seven built especially for this moment, whatever the cost. the opening ceremony was an impressive and colourful celebration with an international flavour.
labour s leader says they would replace the house of lords with an elected chamber if they win the next general election. good afternoon. the football world cup has begun in qatar with a spectacular firework display and a message of unity from the oscar winning actor morgan freeman. the opening ceremony at the main stadium in doha, which resembles a bedouin tent, is being attended by football fans from all 32 countries involved. world leaders including the presidents of turkey and egypt and the saudi crown prince are also there. it s the first time the tournament s been held in the middle east. among the highlights of the the opening ceremony is one of the singers from the the k pop band bts. the first match kicked off a few minutes ago at four o clock between qatar and ecuador. there s been a number of controversies in the lead up
traditional headdress. and the opening match of the competition will be played here, at the 60,000 seater al bayt stadium. this is the perspective the players will have as they walk out onto the game for the first match of the tournament here at the al bayt stadium. perfect, pristine conditions. it is inspired by the bedouin tent and like in the past, i mean, like, this is, i mean, usually the people who are living in the desert, when they welcome their guest, you can see, i mean, they would host them, they would have, like, the bonfire and, you know, welcome them and for us, i mean, like, choosing it to be the opening of the world cup, it has this symbolic, because this is where the arab usually would be welcoming their guest. the stadium has almost everything a fan or player could hope for. temperatures may be cooler