FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

FIFA World Cup 2022 is fast approaching and excitement is already building around which teams will make it to the finals. Group A is an exciting match-up, with Qatar facing off against , , and the . Group B could be an all-English affair, with , Italy, and , and all vying for a spot in the finals. Group C could be a title-contender showdown, with leading the charge against Saudi Arabia, , and . Group D features , Australia, , and Tunisia. Group E is perhaps the most anticipated group of all, nicknamed the 'Group of Death'. This is because it features against Costa Rica, , and Japan. Group F has , Canada, and . leads Group G against , , and Cameroon. Lastly, Ronaldo's leads Group H against , , and the Republic of Korea. The first match kick-off is on November 21, and the final is set for December 18.

Excitement is certainly building for what promises to be an unforgettable .

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World Cup 2022 Match Schedule Time

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.

The Complete World Cup 2022 Schedule of Matches

FIFA 2022 Group A match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Mon, Nov. 21 Senegal vs. Netherlands 5 a.m. Al Thumama
Mon, Nov. 21 Qatar vs. Ecuador 11 a.m. Al Bayt
Fri, Nov. 25 Qatar vs. Senegal 8 a.m. Al Thumama
Fri, Nov. 25 Netherlands vs. Ecuador 11 a.m. Khalifa Int'l
Tues, Nov. 29 Netherlands vs. Qatar 10 a.m. Al Bayt
Tues, Nov. 29 Ecuador vs. Senegal 10 a.m. Khalifa Int'l

FIFA 2022 Group B match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Mon, Nov. 21 England vs. Iran 8 a.m. Khalifa Int'l
Mon, Nov. 21 USA vs. Wales 2 p.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Fri, Nov. 25 Wales vs. Iran 5 a.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Fri, Nov. 25 England vs. USA 2 p.m. Al Bayt
Tues, Nov. 29 Wales vs. England 2 p.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Tues, Nov. 29 Iran vs. USA 2 p.m. Al Thumama

FIFA 2022 Group C match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Tues, Nov. 22 Argentina vs. S. Arabia 5 a.m. Lusail
Tues, Nov. 22 Mexico vs. Poland 11 a.m. Stadium 974
Sat, Nov. 26 Poland vs. S. Arabia 8 a.m. Education City
Sat, Nov. 26 Argentina vs. Mexico 2 p.m. Lusail
Wed, Nov. 30 Poland vs. Argentina 2 p.m. Stadium 974
Wed, Nov. 30 S. Arabia vs. Mexico 2 p.m. Lusail

FIFA 2022 Group D match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Tue, Nov. 22 Denmark vs. Tunisia 8 a.m. Education City
Tue, Nov. 22 France vs. Australia 2 p.m. Al Janoub
Sat, Nov. 26 Tunisia vs. Australia 5 a.m. Al Janoub
Sat, Nov. 26 France vs. Denmark 11 a.m. Stadium 974
Wed, Nov. 30 Tunisia vs. France 10 a.m. Education City
Wed, Nov. 30 Australia vs. Denmark 10 a.m. Al Janoub

FIFA 2022 Group E match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Wed, Nov. 23 Germany vs. Japan 8 a.m. Khalifa Int'l
Wed, Nov. 23 Spain vs. Costa Rica 11 a.m. Al Thumama
Sun, Nov. 27 Japan vs. Costa Rica 5 a.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Sun, Nov. 27 Spain vs. Germany 2 p.m. Al Bayt
Thurs, Dec. 1 Japan vs. Spain 2 p.m. Khalifa Int'l
Thurs, Dec. 1 Costa Rica vs. Germany 2 p.m. Al Bayt

FIFA 2022 Group F match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Wed, Nov. 23 Morocco vs. Croatia 5 a.m. Al Bayt
Wed, Nov. 23 Belgium vs. Canada 2 p.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Sun, Nov. 27 Belgium vs. Morocco 8 a.m. Al Thumama
Sun, Nov. 27 Croatia vs. Canada 11 a.m. Khalifa Int'l
Thurs, Dec. 1 Croatia vs. Belgium 10 a.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Thurs, Dec. 1 Canada vs. Morocco 10 a.m. Al Thumama

FIFA 2022 Group G match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Thurs, Nov. 24 Switzerland vs. Cameroon 5 a.m. Al Janoub
Thurs, Nov. 24 Brazil vs. Serbia 2 p.m. Lusail
Mon, Nov. 28 Cameroon vs. Serbia 5 a.m. Al Janoub
Mon, Nov. 28 Brazil vs. Switzerland 11 a.m. Stadium 974
Fri, Dec. 2 Cameroon vs. Brazil 2 p.m. Lusail
Fri, Dec. 2 Serbia vs. Switzerland 2 p.m. Stadium 974

FIFA 2022 Group H match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Thurs, Nov. 24 Uruguay vs. South Korea 8 a.m. Education City
Thurs, Nov. 24 Portugal vs. Ghana 11 a.m. Stadium 974
Mon, Nov. 28 South Korea vs. Ghana 8 a.m. Education City
Mon, Nov. 28 Portugal vs. Uruguay 2 p.m. Lusail
Fri, Dec. 2 South Korea vs. Portugal 10 a.m. Education City
Fri, Dec. 2 Ghana vs. Uruguay 10 a.m. Al Janoub

FIFA 2022 World Cup Round of 16

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sat, Dec. 3 1A vs. 2B 10 a.m. Khalifa Int'l
Sat, Dec. 3 1C vs. 2D 2 p.m. Ahmad Bin Ali
Sun, Dec. 4 1D vs. 2C 10 a.m. Al Thumama
Sun, Dec. 4 1B vs. 2A 2 p.m. Al Bayt
Mon, Dec. 5 1E vs. 2F 10 a.m. Al Janoub
Mon, Dec. 5 1G vs. 2H 2 p.m. Stadium 974
Tues, Dec. 6 1F vs. 2E 10 a.m. Education City
Tues, Dec. 6 1H vs. 2G 2 p.m. Lusail

FIFA 2022 World Cup Quarterfinals

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Fri, Dec. 9 QF1: 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H 10 a.m. Education City
Fri, Dec. 9 QF2: 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D 2 p.m. Lusail
Sat, Dec. 10 QF3: 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G 10 a.m. Al Thumama
Sat, Dec. 10 QF4: 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C 2 p.m. Al Bayt

FIFA 2022 World Cup Semifinals

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Tues, Dec. 13 QF2 vs. QF1 2 p.m. Lusail
Wed, Dec. 14 QF4 vs. QF3 2 p.m. Al Bayt

FIFA 2022 World Cup 3rd Place

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sat, Dec. 17 Semifinal losers 10 a.m. Khalifa Int'l

FIFA 2022 World Cup Final

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sun, Dec. 18 Semifinal winners 10 a.m. Lusail

Facts About The FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

  • This will be the first World Cup held in the Middle East, and it's also notable for being the shortest tournament since 1978 (28 days) and the last one before the jumps from 32 to 48 in 2026.
  • All of the host stadiums are within a 35-mile radius of Doha, so fans will be able to easily attend multiple matches.
  • The 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup tournament to feature 32 teams; in 2026, the number will jump to 48 teams.
  • The World Cup typically takes place in June and July, with Qatar being the 2022 host nation, the 2022 World Cup will play out in Qatar’s winter months to avoid the high summer temperatures.

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Frequently Asked Questions on FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule

  1. When and where is the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

    2. The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar commences on Monday, November 21, at the Al Bayt Stadium when Senegal taking on the Netherlands in Group A, followed by hosts Qatar against Ecuador.

  2. How many nations are qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022?

    3. 32 nations will appear at the FIFA tournament. As hosts, Qatar received automatic qualification to next year's tournament.

  3. What is the FIFA World Cup 2022 group draw?

    4. The 2022 World Cup will begin with 32 teams in eight groups of four:
    • Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
    • Group B: England, Iran, 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

  4. What are the venues of the FIFA World Cup 2022?

    5. The FIFA 2022 group games will take place across eight stadiums in Qatar: Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Education City Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium.