BBC nets more than six million viewers for World Cup opener

In brief

The BBC attracted an average of 6.25 million viewers for the opening match in the Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

Coverage of the match between Qatar and Ecuador gained a 47.1% share of viewing during the timeslot.

Viewing peaked at 7.95 million viewers at 4.45pm.

England’s first match of the tournament against Iran will be broadcast on BBC One at 1pm today, while Wales will take on the US in their opening match which will be shown on ITVX at 7pm later today.