FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule: Full Match Fixtures
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup is one step closer to becoming a reality with the announcement of the draw. Based on the group stage pairings, we can now forecast which teams will advance to the knockout stage.
In Group C, Argentina and Lionel Messi will face Mexico, while in Group D, Luis Suarez and Uruguay will face Cristiano Ronaldo and the United States. In Group B, England will meet the United States.
From November 20 to December 18, the tournament will take place. Brazil and France are likely to finish first and second in their respective World Cup groups.
Who do you think is the most likely to be the dark horse or surprise? Senegal, the African champion, is a formidable competitor for Qatar in Group A. Canada will compete in Group F for the first time in 37 years, competing for second place against Morocco and Croatia.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule/Fixtures
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule at a glance:
- Group stage: Nov. 20-Dec. 2
- Round of 16: Dec. 3-6
- Quarterfinals: Dec. 9-10
- Semifinals: Dec. 13-14
- Third-place match: Dec. 17
- WC Final: Dec. 18
World Cup Group stage Schedule
Here is the WC Group stage fixture by date including Group, Venue and start time. It starts on Sunday, November 20 and ends on Friday, December 2. In this state total of 48 matches will be played and 16 teams go to the next state (Round of 16).
Sunday, November 20
Following a recent FIFA statement, the competition will begin on Sunday, November 20 with an opening ceremony and the first game between Qatar and Ecuador.
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar vs. Ecuador | A | 11:00 AM | Al Bayt Stadium |
Monday, November 21
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal vs. Netherlands | A | 5:00 AM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| England vs. Iran | B | 8:00 AM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| United States vs. Wales | B | 2:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
Tuesday, November 22
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia | C | 5:00 AM | Lusail Stadium |
| Denmark vs. Tunisia | D | 8:00 AM | Education City |
| Mexico vs. Poland | C | 11:00 AM | Stadium 974 |
| France vs. Australia | D | 2:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
Wednesday, November 23
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco vs. Croatia | F | 5:00 AM | Al Bayt |
| Germany vs. Japan | E | 8:00 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
| Spain vs. Costa Rica | E | 11:00 AM | Al Thumama |
| Belgium vs. Canada | F | 2:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
Thursday, November 24
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland vs. Cameroon | G | 5:00 AM | Al Janoub |
| Uruguay vs. South Korea | H | 8:00 AM | Education City |
| Portugal vs. Ghana | H | 11:00 AM | Stadium 974 |
| Brazil vs. Serbia | G | 2:00 PM | Lusail |
Friday, November 25
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales vs. Iran | B | 5:00 AM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Qatar vs. Senegal | A | 8:00 AM | Al Thumama |
| Netherlands vs. Ecuador | A | 11:00 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
| England vs. USA | B | 2:00 PM | Al Bayt |
Saturday, November 26
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia vs. Australia | D | 5:00 AM | Al Janoub |
| Poland vs. Saudi Arabia | C | 8:00 AM | Education City |
| France vs. Denmark | D | 11:00 AM | Stadium 974 |
| Argentina vs. Mexico | C | 2:00 PM | Lusail |
Sunday, November 27
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan vs. Costa Rica | E | 5:00 AM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Belgium vs. Morocco | F | 8:00 AM | Al Thumama |
| Croatia vs. Canada | F | 11:00 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
| Spain vs. Germany | E | 2:00 PM | Al Bayt |
Monday, November 28
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon vs. Serbia | G | 5:00 AM | Al Janoub |
| South Korea vs. Ghana | H | 8:00 AM | Education City |
| Brazil vs. Switzerland | G | 11:00 AM | Stadium 974 |
| Portugal vs. Uruguay | H | 2:00 PM | Lusail |
Tuesday, November 29
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands vs. Qatar | A | 10:00 AM | Al Bayt |
| Ecuador vs. Senegal | A | 10:00 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
| Wales vs. England | B | 2:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Iran vs. United States | B | 2:00 PM | Al Thumama |
Wednesday, November 30
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia vs. France | D | 10:00 AM | Education City |
| Australia vs. Denmark | D | 10:00 AM | Al Janoub |
| Poland vs. Argentina | C | 2:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico | C | 2:00 PM | Lusail |
Thursday, December 1
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia vs. Belgium | F | 10:00 AM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Canada vs. Morocco | F | 10:00 AM | Al Thumama |
| Japan vs. Spain | E | 2:00 PM | Khalifa Int’l |
| Costa Rica vs. Germany | E | 2:00 PM | Al Bayt |
Friday, December 2
| Match | Group | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs. Portugal | H | 10:00 AM | Education City |
| Ghana vs. Uruguay | H | 10:00 AM | Al Janoub |
| Cameroon vs. Brazil | G | 2:00 PM | Lusail |
| Serbia vs. Switzerland | G | 2:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
World Cup Round of 16 Schedule
World Cup Round of 16 matches starts on Saturday, December 3, and ends on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
In this state, The top two teams from each group (16 in total) go to the knockout stage and compete in a single-elimination contest.
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1A vs. 2B | 10 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1C vs. 2D | 2 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1D vs. 2C | 10 AM | Al Thumama |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1B vs. 2A | 2 PM | Al Bayt |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1E vs. 2F | 10 AM | Al Janoub |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1G vs. 2H | 2 PM | Stadium 974 |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1F vs. 2E | 10 AM | Education City |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1H vs. 2G | 2 PM | Lusail |
World Cup Quarterfinals Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H | 10 AM | Education City |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D | 2 PM | Lusail |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G | 10 AM | Al Thumama |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C | 2 PM | Al Bayt |
World Cup Semifinals Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Dec. 13 | QF2 vs. QF1 | 2 PM | Lusail |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | QF4 vs. QF3 | 2 PM | Al Bayt |
WC 3rd Place Match Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17 | Semifinal losers | 10 AM | Khalifa Int’l |
World Cup Final Schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Semifinal winners | 10 AM | Lusail |
FIFA World Cup 2022: Everything you need to know
Here are the important facts and information that you need to know before watching or attending the venue:
When and Where is the FIFA 2022 World Cup?
The event will take place from Mon, Nov 21, 2022 to Sun, Dec 18, 2022. Qatar will play host to the event. This will be the very first time that the World Cup has ever been played in any country in the Arab world. The organizers have prepared some of the stadiums for holding the matches.
How many groups are in the World Cup 2022?
The 32 teams who will compete in the 2022 World Cup will be divided into eight groups of four teams each. Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands make up Group A.
How many stadiums or venues in Qatar for the world cup 2022?
Qatar, the current World Cup host, has confirmed eight possible venues for the 2022 tournament.
With the opening of Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday, the FIFA Arab Cup officially begun. Last month, Stadium 974 was official.
In Al Bayt, a 60,000-seat stadium designed to mimic nomadic tents, Qatar defeated Bahrain 1-0. The opening game of Qatar 2022 will be hosted here in less than a year.
Here are the venues of World Cup 2022:
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Al Janoub Stadium
- Education City Stadium
- Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
- Al Thumama stadium
- Al Thumama stadiumQatar SC
- Stadium 974
- Al Bayt Stadium
How much have Qatar spent on the World Cup?
Stadiums and infrastructure enhancements in the run-up to the tournament, according to Qatari officials, were priced at various levels.
A Qatari official put the cost at $200 billion, down from $220 billion previously, which included hotels, roads, public places, transportation, and stadiums. The country’s Russian representative announced it in October.
This is more than any previous World Cup or Olympics.
How much does a FIFA World Cup Tickets cost?
In 2018, Category 1 final match tickets cost a total of $1,100.
In 2022, same tickets will cost around $1,607 each, a 46 percent increase in price.
But this increase is sensible regarding the facilities and perks that the attendees can get.
Which Channel is covering the FIFA World Cup 2022?
35 World Cup games will be airing on Fox’s major broadcast network. All three of the US’s first-round games, as well as all of their games beyond the quarterfinals, will be shown in Qatar. Check here the full broadcaster list.
When and Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 final Match?
On December 18, 2022, Qatar’s national day, the game will take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar. In the final, the semi-finalists will compete. The final match will happen at Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail, which is a good venue.
What is the FIFA world cup format for 2022?
Based on the FIFA World Rankings as of March 31, 2022, a random lottery was held. The best seven teams in the world joined the hosts Qatar in Pot 1. Eight teams were sent to pot 2 and another eight to pot 3.
Final Words
Despite reservations about Qatar’s capacity to handle spectators, FIFA has received 3 million requests for World Cup final tickets and high demand for a number of group-stage games.
On Nov. 26, Argentina will face Mexico in the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium, while England will face the United States the following day.
The United States, England, and Qatar have each sought about 2 million tickets for the competition, from November 21 to December 18. Tickets will be picked at random if demand exceeds capacity.
Fans may desire to witness more than one game each day in a country where all stadiums are within an hour’s public transportation journey of Doha.
Because all of the venues are in the city, there aren’t many tourist attractions at the event. There were 23 million requests for FIFA tickets.
No matter which country you are rooting, It will be a bumpy road for all the squad members. See the schedule on this page so that you won’t miss the actions.