World Cup 2022 Schedule, Teams and Draw        

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw World Cup 2022 takes place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18; 32 teams to Compete in eight group: England face lran on the second day of the tournament while Wales face USA; Wales vs England on November 29

When and Where is the 2022 World Cup?

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicks off on Sunday November 20 at the Al Bayt Stadium when the hosts take on Ecuador in Group A. The tournament was originally set to begin a day later with Senegal’s game against the Netherlands at Al Thumams Stadium but Qatar’s match was moved forward to allow them to open their home tournament. England will now feature on the second day with their Group B match against lran scheduled to take place on Monday November 21 with a 1pm UK time kick-off.

The games is just eight days after the premier League shuts down After qualifying via the play-offs, Wales’ first game will also be on Monday November 21. Wales will then play England on Tuesday November 29 in Group B. The final will be played at the Lusail Stadium in Doha a week before Christmas on Sunday December 18.

When will the world Cup squads be announced?

All 32 countries have until Monday November 14 to submit their 26-player squads with FIFA officially announcing those squads on Tuesday November 15. England boss Gareth Southgate has already named his squad with Callum Wilson, James Maddison and Ben White all included, while Wales have selected Joe Allen despite his recent lack of football.

What is the World Cup group draw?

The 2022 World Cup will begin with 32 teams in eight group of four:

• Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
• Group B: England, lran, USA, Wales
• Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
• Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
• Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
• Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
• Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
• Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
• FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw

What is the World Cup format and schedule?

Four matches will be played each day during the group stage, which will run over a 12-day period and see winners and runners-up progress to the round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw

Sunday November 20

Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador ( Al Bayt Stadium, Al khor; Kick-off 7pm)

Monday November 21

Group B: England vs lran ( Khalifa Interntional Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 1pm)

Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 4pm)

Group B: USA vs Wales ( Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm)

Tuesday November 22

Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia ( Lusail lconic Stadium, Lusail; Kick-off 10am)

Group D: Denmark vs Tunisia ( Education City Stadium,Al Rayyan; Kick-off 1pm)

Group C: Mexico vs Poland ( Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 4pm)

Group D: France vs Australia ( Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; Kick-off 7pm)

Wednesday November 23

Group F: Morocco  vs Croatia ( Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 10am)

Group E: Germany vs Japan ( Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 1pm)

Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica ( Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 4pm)

Group F: Belgium vs Canada ( Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 7pm)

Thursday November 24

Group G: Switzerland vs Comeroon ( Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 10am)

Group H: Uruguay vs South korea( Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 1pm)

Group H: Portugal vs Ghana ( Stadium 974, Doha; Kick-off 4pm)

Group G: Brazil vs Serbia ( Lusail lconic Stadium, Lusail; Kick-off 7pm)

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw

Friday November 25

Group B: Wales vs lran ( Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 10am)

Group A: Qatar vs Senegal ( Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 1pm)

Group A: Netherlands  vs Ecuador ( Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 4pm)

Saturday November 26

Group D: Tunisia vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; Kick-off 10am)

Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arbia ( Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 1pm)

Group D: France vs Denmark ( Stadium 974, Doha; Kick-off 4pm)

Group C: Argentina vs Mexico (Lusail lconic Stadium, Lusail; Kick-off 7pm)

Sunday November 27

Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica ( Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 10am)

Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 1pm)

Group F: Croatia vs Canada (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 4pm)

Group E: Spain vs Germany (Al Bayt Stadium,Al Khor; Kick-off 7pm)

Tuesday November 29

Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar ( Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 3pm)

Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal ( Khalifa Intenational Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 3pm)

Group B: Wales vs England ( Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 7pm)

Group B: lran vs USA ( Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 7pm)

Wednesday November 30

Group D: Australia vs Denmark ( Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; Kick-off 3pm)

Group D: Tunisia vs France (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 3pm)

Group C: Poland vs Argentina (Stadium 974, Doha; Kick-off 7pm)

Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (Lusail lconic Stadium, Lusail; Kick-off 7pm|)

Thrusday December 1

Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Rayyan; Kick-off 3pm)

Group F: Canada vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 3pm)

Group E: Costa Rica vs Germany ( Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; Kick-off 7pm)

Group E: Japan vs Spain (Khalifa International Stadium,Al Rayyan; Kick-off 7pm)

FAQ

Q. 1 When will the matches Kick-off?

The first two rounds of matches will kick off at 1pm,4pm,7pm, and local time ( 10am, 1pm,4pm and 7pm in the United Kingdom).

Kick-off times for the final round of group game and Knockout-round matches will be 6pm and 10pm local time ( 3pm and 7pm Uk time).

The final is Scheduled to Kick off at 6pm local time (3pm UK time) FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw

Q. 2 What are the venues?

The group games will take place across eight stadia: Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Education City Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium.

Q.3 What will happen with the premier League?

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw

The Premier League’s final round before the World Cup will take place on the weekend of November 12/13.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule Teams Draw