2022 FIFA World Cup Schedule Qatar
Qatar: November 21 – December 18, 2022
About FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World CupTM in Qatar in 2022 will be the 22nd edition of the world’s premier sporting event. The competition, held in the winter for the first time since 1930, has already reached a fever pitch.
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FIFA World Cup Schedule
The 2022 World Cup schedule is a pure fantasy for football aficionados. In the group stage, 4 games are played per day, all within 46 miles of one another. Thanks to this incredibly handy schedule, fans have a unique opportunity to feast on football at the top level. The proposed tournament schedule is included below to help you plan your ideal 2022 World Cup experience.
| Date | Team 1 | Match | Team 2 | Group | Time* | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-Nov-22 | Qatar | 1 | Ecuador | A | 7:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | Senegal | 2 | Netherlands | A | 7:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | England | 3 | Iran | B | 4:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | USA | 4 | Wales | B | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | France | 5 | Australia | D | 10:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | Denmark | 6 | Tunisia | D | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | Mexico | 7 | Poland | C | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 22-Nov-22 | Argentina | 8 | Saudi Arabia | C | 1:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Belgium | 9 | Canada | F | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Spain | 10 | Costa Rica | E | 7:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Germany | 11 | Japan | E | 4:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Morocco | 12 | Croatia | F | 1:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Switzerland | 13 | Cameroon | G | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Uruguay | 14 | South Korea | H | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Portugal | 15 | Ghana | H | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 24-Nov-22 | Brazil | 16 | Serbia | G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Iran | 17 | Wales | B | 1:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Qatar | 18 | Senegal | A | 4:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Netherlands | 19 | Ecuador | A | 7:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | England | 20 | USA | B | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | Tunisia | 21 | Australia | D | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | Poland | 22 | Saudi Arabia | C | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | France | 23 | Denmark | D | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 26-Nov-22 | Argentina | 24 | Mexico | C | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Japan | 25 | Costa Rica | E | 1:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Belgium | 26 | Morocco | F | 4:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Croatia | 27 | Canada | F | 7:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Spain | 28 | Germany | E | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | Serbia | 29 | Cameroon | G | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | South Korea | 30 | Ghana | H | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | Brazil | 31 | Switzerland | G | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 28-Nov-22 | Portugal | 32 | Uruguay | H | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | England | 33 | Wales | B | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Iran | 34 | USA | B | 10:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Ecuador | 35 | Senegal | A | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Netherlands | 36 | Qatar | A | 6:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Denmark | 37 | Australia | D | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Tunisia | 38 | France | D | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Poland | 39 | Argentina | C | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 30-Nov-22 | Saudi Arabia | 40 | Mexico | C | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Croatia | 41 | Belgium | F | 6:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Canada | 42 | Morocco | F | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Japan | 43 | Spain | E | 10:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Costa Rica | 44 | Germany | E | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | Ghana | 45 | Uruguay | H | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | South Korea | 46 | Portugal | H | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | Serbia | 47 | Switzerland | G | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 2-Dec-22 | Brazil | 48 | Cameroon | G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
Round of 16
| 3-Dec-22 | 1A | 49 | 2B | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium | |
| 3-Dec-22 | 1C | 50 | 2D | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium | |
| 4-Dec-22 | 1B | 51 | 2A | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium | |
| 4-Dec-22 | 1D | 52 | 2C | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium | |
| 5-Dec-22 | 1E | 53 | 2F | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium | |
| 5-Dec-22 | 1G | 54 | 2H | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 | |
| 6-Dec-22 | 1F | 55 | 2E | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium | |
| 6-Dec-22 | 1H | 56 | 2G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
Quarterfinals
| 9-Dec-22 | W49 | 57 | W50 | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
| 9-Dec-22 | W53 | 58 | W54 | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium | |
| 10-Dec-22 | W51 | 59 | W52 | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium | |
| 10-Dec-22 | W55 | 60 | W56 | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
Semi Finals
| 13-Dec-22 | W57 | 61 | W58 | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
| 14-Dec-22 | W59 | 62 | W60 | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
Finals
| 17-Dec-22 | L61 | 63 | L62 | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium | |
| 18-Dec-22 | W61 | 64 | W62 | 6:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
Facts to Know About the 2022 FIFA World Cup Schedule
The 2022 Fifa World Cup will be held from November 21 to December 18, and it will be special for several reasons:
- The 2022 World Cup will be the shortest tournament since the 1978 edition, lasting only 28 days.
- The 2022 World Cup will be the last to feature 32 teams; in 2026, the number will increase to 48.
- Though the World Cup is traditionally held in June and July, the 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar’s winter months to avoid the country’s high summer heat.
- For the first time, the FIFA World Cup will be staged in the Middle East in 2022.
- All host stadiums are within a 35-mile radius of Doha, making multiple matches extremely convenient for fans.
When will the 2022 FIFA World Cup schedule be finalized?
All 32 countries have qualified for the World Cup as of June 14, 2022. The final schedule has been finalized, including match times convenient for fans, players, and the media.
How many games will be played in 2022 FIFA World Cup?
During the 28-day World Cup, 64 matches will be contested. There are 48 group-stage matches and 16 knockout-phase matches.
Where will the 2022 FIFA World Cup matches take place?
The Qatar World Cup will occur at eight stadiums in and around Doha. The following cities will host the 2022 World Cup:
- Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor
- Al Rayyan Stadium in Al Rayyan
- Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah
- Al Thumama Stadium in Doha
- Education City Stadium in Doha
- Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
- Stadium 974 in Doha
- Lusail Stadium in Lusail
All the World Cup venues are within 46 miles of one another, offering this event a great opportunity for fans to attend more games than ever before.
