Qatar World Cup could start a day earlier than scheduled

Opening ceremony and Qatar versus Ecuador match could be played on November 20, according to a proposal put forward.

The Qatar World Cup 2022 looks set to start a day earlier than scheduled allowing the hosts to play the opening game of the tournament on November 20 following the opening ceremony.

In the current fixture list released after the draw on April 1, Netherlands and Senegal play the first match of the World Cup at 1pm (10:00 GMT) on November 21 with Qatar taking on Ecuador at 7pm…