The biggest FIFA world cup competition will be played for the first time in the Middle East, in the beautiful city of Qatar.
The most exciting thing is that this will also be the first FIFA World Cup in which the venues are so close together that spectators can quickly attend two games on the same day. So you can cheer for your favorite teams without missing a match!
From 20 November to 18 December, 32 teams from around the globe will compete in one of the most significant sporting events ever. On 20 November 2022, at Al Bayt Stadium, the tournament’s opening game will be between Qatar and Ecuador.
The final is scheduled for 18 December 2022, which also happens to be Qatar National Day. The complete format for the world cup is as below:
Group stage:20 November – 2 December
Round of 16: 3-6 Dec
Quarter-finals: 9-10 Dec
Semi-finals: 13-14 Dec
Third-place match: 17 December
Final: 18 December
Qatar is hosting the world cup for the first time in history. Seven of its stadiums were built specifically for the tournament. It is going to be the biggest event of football in history. Here is the kickoff time for the tournament.
Stage(s)
Local (Qatar)
USA & Canada (ET)
UK (GMT)
Australia (AEDT)
India (IST)
Group stage only
1 p.m.
5 a.m.
10 a.m.
9 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Group stage only
4 p.m.
8 a.m.
1 p.m.
12 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Knockouts only
6 p.m.
10 a.m.
3 p.m.
2 a.m.
8:30 p.m.
Group stage only
7 p.m.
11 a.m.
4 p.m.
3 a.m.
9:30 p.m.
Group/Knockouts
10 p.m.
2 p.m.
7 p.m.
6 a.m.
12:30 a.m.
All Countries that will Play in the 2022 World Cup
Well, the excitement is already gradually growing as the World Cup approaches. To reach the championship game and win the coveted trophy, 32 nations are making their way to the little Western Asian nation.
Seven past champions will compete in the 22nd edition of the tournament to repeat as winners. Here is the list of all the countries that will play in the 2022 World Cup.
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