FIFA World Cup schedule 2022
FIFA World Cup schedule 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar from 21 November 2022 until 18 December 2022 as per the FIFA World Cup Schedule 2022 as indicated below. At the upcoming World Cup, 32 countries are ready to compete against one another in order to become champions. For the first time in the history of the game, this international men’s football championship will be held in a country in the Arab world. It is scheduled for 20 November 2022, at 15:30 at Al Bayt Stadium, where the first and opening match of the FIFA World Cup will take place. The final of the FIFA World Cup will take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 18 December 2022. There will be a resumption of the sale of FIFA World Cup 2022 tickets on 27 September at 11.00 CEST, 12.00 noon Doha time (2.30 pm IST) for the event to be held in Qatar in 2022. Many fans are excited about the announcement that FIFA world cup 2022 online tickets are now available for purchase.

FIFA World Cup Schedule 2022

The FIFA World Cup Schedule for 2022 has just been released, and it is to be held in Qatar. It has been issued a special card for audience members who will be attending this World Cup. It is known as Hayya Card and is also known as Fan ID. It is a kind of document issued by the government and is required in order to watch any FIFA World Cup match at the stadium. It is only with this card and a match ticket that the audience is allowed inside the stadium. There is no requirement to have a separate card for each match, however. A single card will be valid for all matches and will be the only one that can be used. There has been a recent announcement by the Qatar government that people with a Hayya card will be able to apply for a special visa. With this visa, they will be able to stay in Qatar for a period of two months. The deadline for submission will be ten days before the FIFA World Cup kicks off. This is the time when you can come to Qatar whenever you want and come back whenever you want, so make sure you get your Qatari passport before the deadline passes.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule All Details

Game NameFoot Ball
Tournament nameFIFA World Cup 2022
CoordinatorFIFA (Federation International De Football Association)
Year2022
Host CountryQatar
First Match21 November 2022
CategorySports News
Final Match18 December 2022
Total Matches64
Total Teams32
FIFA WORLD CUP 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualified teams

Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4
QatarMexicoSenegalCameroon
BrazilNetherlandsIranCanada
BelgiumDenmarkJapanEcuador
FranceGermanyMoroccoSaudi Arabia
ArgentinaUruguaySerbiaGhana
EnglandSwitzerlandPolandWales
SpainUnited StatesSouth KoreaCosta Rica
PortugalCroatiaTunisiaAustralia

FIFA World Cup 2022 Online Tickets

A large number of tickets have been sold already for the first FIFA World Cup that will take place in the Middle East, according to FIFA. As the FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place in Qatar this year, the number of tickets sold during the sales phase has been over five lakh during the period from July to August, FIFA announced, bringing the total number of tickets sold to 2.35 million. To be able to access stadiums and gain entry into Qatar, holders of international and local tickets must apply for a HAYA card. The HAYA card is a tournament identifier available in digital and physical format.

World Cup 2022 kick-off times

Stage(s)Local
(Qatar)
USA & Canada
(ET)
UK
(GMT)
Australia
(AEDT)
India
(IST)
Group stage only1 p.m.5 a.m.10 a.m.9 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Group stage only4 p.m.8 a.m.1 p.m.12 a.m.6:30 p.m.
Knockouts only6 p.m.10 a.m.3 p.m.2 a.m.8:30 p.m.
Group stage only7 p.m.11 a.m.4 p.m.3 a.m.9:30 p.m.
Group/Knockouts10 p.m.2 p.m.7 p.m.6 a.m.12:30 a.m.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Groups

GroupsTeams
Group AQatar, Ecuador, Senegal, the Netherlands.
Group BEngland, Iran, USA, Wales.
Group CArgentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland.
Group DFrance, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia.
Group ESpain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan.
Group FBelgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia.
Group GBrazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon.
Group HPortugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

MatchDateMatch DetailsVenueTime
1November 21Qatar vs EcuadorAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
3November 21Senegal vs NetherlandsKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
2November 21England vs IranAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
4November 22USA vs WalesAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
8November 23Argentina vs Saudi ArabiaLusail Stadium00:30 am
7November 22Mexico vs PolandRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
6November 22France vs AustraliaEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
5November 22Denmark vs TunisiaAl Janoub Stadium3:30 pm
12November 23Spain vs Costa RicaAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
11November 23Germany vs JapanKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
10November 23Belgium vs CanadaAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
9November 24Morocco vs CroatiaAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
16November 25Brazil vs SerbiaLusail Stadium00:30 am
15November 24Switzerland vs CameroonRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
14November 24Portugal vs GhanaEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
13November 24Uruguay vs South KoreaAl Janoub Stadium3.30 pm
20November 25England vs USAAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
19November 25Wales vs IranKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
18November 25Qatar vs SenegalAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
17November 26Netherlands vs EcuadorAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
24November 27France vs DenmarkLusail Stadium00:30 am
23November 26Tunisia vs AustraliaRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
22November 26Argentina vs MexicoEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
21November 26Poland vs Saudi ArabiaAl Janoub Stadium3.30 pm
28November 27Belgium vs MoroccoAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
27November 27Croatia vs CanadaKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
26November 27Spain vs GermanyAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
25November 28Japan vs Costa RicaAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
32November 29Portugal vs UruguayLusail Stadium00:30 am
31November 28South Korea vs GhanaRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
30November 28Brazil vs SwitzerlandEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
29November 28Cameroon vs SerbiaAl Janoub Stadium3.30 pm
36November 29Netherlands vs QatarAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
35November 29Ecuador vs SenegalKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
34November 29Wales vs EnglandAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
33November 30Iran vs USAAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
40December 1Poland vs ArgentinaLusail Stadium00:30 am
39November 30Saudi Arabia vs MexicoRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
38November 30Tunisia vs FranceEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
37November 30Australia vs DenmarkAl Janoub Stadium3.30 pm
44December 1Japan vs SpainAl Bayt Stadium3.30 pm
43December 1Costa Rica vs GermanyKhalifa International Stadium9:30 pm
42December 1Croatia vs BelgiumAl Thumama Stadium6:30 pm
41December 2Canada vs MoroccoAl Rayyan Stadium00:30 am
48December 3Cameroon vs BrazilLusail Stadium00:30 am
47December 2Serbia vs SwitzerlandRas Abu Aboud Stadium9:30 pm
46December 2South Korea vs PortugalEducation City Stadium6:30 pm
45December 2Ghana vs UruguayAl Janoub Stadium3.30 pm

ROUND-OF 16

MatchDateMatch DetailsTimeVenue
49December 31A vs 2B8:30 pmKhalifa International Stadium
50December 41C vs 2D00:30 amAl Rayyan Stadium
51December 51B vs 2A00:30 amAl Bayt Stadium
52December 41D vs 2C8:30 pmAl Thumama Stadium
54December 61G vs 2H00:30 amRas Abu Aboud Stadium
53December 51E vs 2F8:30 pmAl Janoub Stadium
56December 71H vs 2G00:30 amLusail Stadium
55December 61F vs 2E8:30 pmEducation City Stadium
QUARTERFINALS
57December 10W49 vs W5000:30 amLusail Stadium
58December 9W53 vs W548:30 pmEducation City Stadium
59December 11W51 vs W5200:30 amAl Bayt Stadium
60December 10W55 vs W568:30 pmAl Thumama Stadium
SEMIFINALS
61December 14W57 vs W5800:30 amLusail Stadium
62December 15W59 vs W6000:30 amAl Bayt Stadium
THIRD-PLACE MATCH
63December 17L61 vs L628:30 pmKhalifa International Stadium
FINAL
64December 18W61 vs W628:30 pmLusail Stadium

Fifa World Cup 2022 Frequently asked questions

When will Qatar host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?

Following a decision made by the FIFA Executive Committee in March 2015, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will take place over 28 days from 21 November to 18 December 2022, with the final being held on Qatar’s National Day.

Where and when will matches take place in 2022?

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The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Match Schedule was published on 15 July 2020, exactly two years after the historic final of the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia
Al Bayt Stadium, a 60,000-capacity1 arena that takes its name and shape from the traditional tents used by nomadic peoples in the Gulf region, will be the stage when hosts Qatar kick off the tournament on Monday 21 November 2022 at 13:00 local time2 (11:00 CET).
The local kick-off times for group matches have been set for 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00, with the simultaneous kick-offs for the last round of group games and knockout-stage timings being 18:00 and 22:00.
Khalifa International Stadium will be the setting for the third-place playoff on 17 December. The final will kick off one day later at 18:00 at Lusail Stadium in front of an 80,000-strong crowd.
1The final capacities of all FIFA World Cup™ stadiums during the competition will be confirmed closer to the tournament.
2All times mentioned are local. Arabia Standard Time (AST) is UTC/ GMT+3 or CET+2.

What’s special about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Match Schedule?

Qatar’s compact nature means fans who travel to the tournament will have the chance to attend more than one match per day – a unique opportunity in the modern history of the competition. Fans will fly into one airport and not have to change their accommodation for the entirety of the tournament.
No internal flights will be required, meaning a cheaper and more environmentally friendly experience for fans – and a refreshing one for players, who will be able to concentrate on training and recuperation rather than travelling long distances.
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Match Schedule provides all teams with optimal rest time between matches. The group stage will last 12 days and, with four matches per day, it promises a full and exciting schedule, so fans can fully immerse themselves in the action. They will never be far from a stadium, fan zone or tourist attraction.
The compact nature of Qatar 2022 will also reduce the tournament’s carbon footprint and help FIFA and Qatar achieve their vision of delivering the first carbon-neutral FIFA World Cup™.
This will be an international football tournament like no other.

What facts and figures should I know about the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™?

1: Maximum number of hours that people will have to spend travelling between venues during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, allowing fans, media, officials and delegates to watch more than one match in a single day while staying in the same accommodation throughout the tournament.
8: Number of stadiums used during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Khalifa International Stadium, the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ ready venue, was launched in May 2017. Al Janoub Stadium, the first FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ host venue to be built from scratch was inaugurated in May 2019. Education City Stadium was launched digitally in June 2020. Main contractor works on all other venues will be completed by 2021.
15-24°C: Average low and high temperatures during November and December in Qatar.
50: Number of different nationalities working for the SC. The organisation has recruited top talent from around the globe to deliver a historic FIFA World Cup™ and its diversity reflects Qatar’s commitment to deliver a tournament that bridges cultures, breaks down social barriers and unites the world.
75 kilometres: Maximum travelling distance between host venues (Al Bayt Stadium to Al Janoub Stadium).
1st title: Qatar will compete in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ as the reigning champions of Asia after winning the AFC Asian Cup for the first time in January 2019. Qatar defeated three Russia 2018 qualifiers – Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic and Japan – en route to winning the title in the UAE.
1981: The year Qatar stunned the football world by reaching the final of the FIFA World Youth Championships (now the FIFA U-20 World Cup), defeating Brazil and England on the way.
1992: The year Qatar reached the quarter-finals of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games’ football tournament and won its first ever Gulf Cup.
9,520: Number of athletes who participated in 424 events across 39 sports during the 15th Asian Games (XV Asiad) in Doha in 2006, widely regarded as the most successful to-date. In hosting the FIFA World Cup™, Qatar is building on a strong tradition of hosting international sporting events, including tennis, golf, gymnastics and motorsport.
40,000: Seating capacity of Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, the first fully demountable tournament venue in FIFA World Cup™ history.
1,500,000: Number of fans expected to visit Qatar during the FIFA World Cup 2022™.
53,000,000: annual capacity of Doha’s Hamad International Airport in 2022.
All figures above are correct as of October 2020.

Now that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is being held in November and December, will Qatar still deliver its bid promise of cooling technologies?

Yes. Cooling technology was an important commitment of Qatar’s bid, not only for the success of the 2022 tournament, but also as a legacy for Qatar and the region. By building stadiums that incorporate cooling technology, our facilities can be used year round. The same technology can be adopted by other countries with a similar climate.
Qatar’s groundbreaking cooling technology was showcased for the first time when Khalifa International Stadium was successfully inaugurated in May 2017. The temperature inside the stadium was just 25C, while the outside temperature was 43C.

Where will be the best place to stay when in Qatar?

The unique, compact nature of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ means there will be an Olympic Village feel in Qatar. The SC is implementing a range of concepts to ensure fans travelling to Qatar in 2022 have a variety of options. Whether that is a 3 or 5-star hotel, a room on a temporarily moored cruise ship or a Bedouin-style tent under the stars, fans will be offered some truly unique accommodation options as well as more conventional ones so there will be something to suit every visitor. The SC bid included a promise of 100,000 rooms and this will be exceeded.

How can a country as small as Qatar host a FIFA World Cup™?

The compact nature of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is a unique feature of the tournament, and it will have a positive impact on players and fans. Not only will fans be able to watch more than one match in a single day, they will also avoid the long journeys to other matches seen in previous FIFA World Cups™ – where some games were played thousands of miles apart.
Due to massive infrastructure investment currently underway in Qatar, which includes a brand-new metro system, fans will be able to move around the country with ease. Qatar provides a great base from which fans can explore the region, with Hamad International Airport able to handle 8,700 passengers every hour during peak times.
It is the players who will benefit from the compact nature of the 2022 tournament more than anyone else. With their accommodation being permanent for the entire tournament, training pitches only minutes away, and stadiums a short coach journey away, no matter which stadium they find themselves playing in, teams will enjoy ideal game preparation, with more time spent on rest and training and less time spent on travel.

How much is the SC spending to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™?

The SC is currently working to a budget of around QAR 23 billion (approximately US$6.5bn) on stadiums and training sites over 12 years, which is comparable to recent FIFA World Cup™ tournaments and Olympic Games. It is important to note that the vast majority of national infrastructure development will not be financed by the SC. Road network expansions and the metro system are two examples of projects being delivered as part of Qatar National Vision 2030, and would have been implemented regardless of Qatar’s successful bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022™.

What can fans expect from the 2022 tournament?

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be a family-friendly tournament, combining traditional Qatari and Arab hospitality with innovative fan and player experiences to ensure a truly unique experience in 2022.
Qatar is only an eight-hour flight from two thirds of the world’s population, meaning it will be one of the most accessible tournaments ever. It is also a base from which, after the tournament, fans can easily explore the rest of the region.

Will alcohol be available at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™?

Alcohol is not part of Qatari culture, and may not be available everywhere, but it will be available in designated areas. FIFA will work with Q22, as it does with all FIFA World Cup™ host nations, to find a solution that satisfies everyone concerned.

How many stadiums will be built?

There will be eight FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadiums. Qatar’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2022™ included 12 stadiums as per FIFA’s requirements. As is the case with any FIFA World Cup™, once a country is chosen as host, a review of the bid plans is made to propose the final host cities and stadium projects for approval by FIFA. This is the same process that all FIFA World Cup™ host nations undergo.

What will happen to Qatar’s FIFA World Cup™ stadiums after the tournament?

As with stadiums in Innsbruck and Basel during the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, the SC is building several ‘modular’ venues for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, which will have demountable top tiers. Ras Abu Aboud Stadium in Doha will be the first fully demountable FIFA World Cup™ stadium.
Qatar’s proposal is to donate demountable grandstand seats to countries in need of sporting infrastructure, thereby supporting the creation of a strong legacy of football development.
The SC believes this proposal will ensure that Qatar is left with stadiums fit for purpose beyond 2022. We plan to have no so-called ‘white elephants’.

Is Qatar a safe place to visit?

Qatar is consistently ranked as the safest country in the region and in the top 20 globally. Qatar already hosts more than 90 major sporting events annually and the country’s planning with international partners for these events has ensured their successful and safe delivery every time.
Qatar has also formed a National Security Committee to focus on security at the tournament.
The Security Committee has already signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the UK Home Office, French Gendarmerie, the ICSS, the Council of Europe and INTERPOL, and its teams have attended dozens of major sporting events around the world to gain additional hands-on experience.

When and where will general tickets go on sale?

For information about the tournament’s general ticketing sales, which will be managed exclusively by FIFA, please check FIFA.com/tickets for further updates.

When and where will hospitality packages go on sale?

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Commercial Hospitality Programme offers a unique opportunity to experience spectacular football in a luxurious setting. To purchase hospitality packages now, or to make an enquiry, please go to FIFA.com/hospitality.