Group H: Uruguay vs. South Korea (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; 4 p.m.) Ecuador (46) Group E: Spain vs. Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 10 p.m.), Monday, Nov. 28 56 - Winners of Group H vs. Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 10 p.m.), Friday, Dec. 9 The four stadia in the Doha area include the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, the Al Thumama Stadium, the Education City Stadium and the Khalifa International Stadium. Germany (12) 52 - Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; 6 p.m.) After a successful World Cup qualifying campaign, we pick out the best goals from England's journey to Qatar 2022, featuring strikes from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and more! France (3) Losers of 62 (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; 6 p.m.), Sunday, Dec. 18 The official match ball, the "Al Rihla", was unveiled on 30 March 2022. Group E: Costa Rica vs. Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 10 p.m.), Friday, Dec. 2 The final draw was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar,[31] on 1 April 2022,[32] 19:00 AST, prior to the completion of qualification. [144] In October 2017, Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy head of Dubai Police and General Security, wrote about the crisis on Twitter in Arabic; saying "If the World Cup leaves Qatar, Qatar's crisis will be over because the crisis is created to get away from it". [117], The European Union's Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2021 noted Qatar's labour law reforms that had incorporated non-discriminatory minimum wage systems and removal of the Kafala system in 2021. The reigning World Cup champions are France. The third-place match will be played on 17 December 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium, and the final will be played on 18 December 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, both at 18:00. He also stated that a new vote on the attribution of the World Cup to Qatar would have to take place if the corruption allegations were to be proved. Unlike at Euro 2020, there will be a third-place play-off game on December 17. [106][107], In August 2020, the Qatari government announced a monthly minimum wage for all workers of 1,000 riyals (US$275), an increase from the previous temporary minimum wage of 750 riyals a month. The weather has been a hot topic ever since the World Cup was awarded to the Gulf nation of Qatar. For other competitions of that name, see, "FIFA 2022" redirects here. Finally, all of the 32 nations who will appear at the tournament are now known. According to media reports, the message appeared to imply that the Saudi-led blockade of Qatar was only enacted due to Qatar hosting the world's biggest football event. Nepali workers were even denied leave to visit their family after the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Winners of 56 (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 3pm)59 - Winners of 51 vs. Winners of 56 (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; 6 p.m.) [60], The match schedule was confirmed by FIFA on 15 July 2020. Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 10am)Group B: England vs Iran (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 1pm)Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 4pm)Group B: USA vs Wales (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm), Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (Lusail Iconic 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), 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), Group G: Switzerland vs Cameroon (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 Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Group B: Wales vs Iran (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)Group B: England vs USA (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm), Group C: Tunisia vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 10am)Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (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 Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), 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), Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 10am)Group G: South Korea vs Ghana (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 1pm)Group H: Brazil vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 4pm)Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 3pm)Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)Group B: Wales vs England (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm)Group B: Iran vs USA (Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm), 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 Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (Ahmed bin Ali 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), Group G: South Korea vs Portugal (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)Group G: Ghana vs Uruguay (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 3pm)Group H: Serbia vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 7pm)Group H: Cameroon vs Brazil (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Saturday December 349 - Winners of Group A vs. Runners-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)50 - Winners of Group C vs. Runners-up of Group D (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm), Sunday December 452 - Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 3pm)51 - Winners of Group B vs. Runners-up of Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm), Monday December 553 - Winners of Group E vs. Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 3pm)54 - Winners of Group G vs. Runners-up of Group H (Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 7pm), Tuesday December 655 - Winners of Group F vs. Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)56 - Winners of Group H vs. Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Friday December 958 - Winners of 53 vs. England have been reunited with the United States, having previously met during the 2010 edition, while Group E boasts heavyweight duo Germany and Spain. And the final is scheduled to kick off at 6pm local time (3pm UK time). Qatar, as hosts, qualified automatically for the tournament. The first of the knockout games will then start the following day on Saturday, December 3. Croatia (16), Senegal (20) Group H: Portugal vs. Ghana (Stadium 974, Doha; 7 p.m.) [84] Hassan Abdulla al Thawadi, chief executive of the country's 2022 World Cup bid, said that Qatar would permit alcohol consumption during the event,[85][86] even though drinking in public is not permitted, as the country's legal system is based on Sharia.[87]. The 2022 World Cup will begin with 32 teams in eight groups of four: 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. It is not yet known when the group will be completed, with Russias continued invasion of Ukraine preventing FIFA from establishing a date for their play-off match against Scotland. Switzerland (14) Group B: Wales vs. England (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; 10 p.m.) The stadium will host seven matches during the event. Costa Rica (31)[d] [14] Indonesian officials had not ruled out a bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, until Qatar was awarded the 2022 tournament. Four-time world champions and reigning European champions Italy failed to qualify for a second successive World Cup for the first time in their history, losing in the qualification play-off semi-finals. Migrant workers, slavery allegations and deaths, Czechoslovakia failed to qualify for the 1978 FIFA World Cup after winning. ET, Monday, Nov. 21 She argued that "in 2010 World Cups were awarded by FIFA in unacceptable ways with unacceptable consequences. [132], Five of FIFA's six primary sponsors, Sony, Adidas, Visa, Hyundai, and Coca-Cola, have called upon FIFA to investigate the claims. [41][42][43] Other returning officials include referees Csar Arturo Ramos of Mexico and Janny Sikazwe of Zambia, and Iranian assistant referee Mohammadreza Mansouri. Pot two contained the next best eight teams, with the next best eight teams into pot 3. The position for the team within the group would then be drawn (for the purpose of the match schedule), with the pot 1 teams automatically drawn into position 1 of each group. World Cup 2022 takes place in Qatar from November 21 to December 18; 32 teams to compete in eight groups; England face Iran on the opening day of the tournament while Wales face USA; Wales vs England on November 29. However, the AFC obliged Qatar to participate in the Asian qualifying stage as the first two rounds also act as qualification for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. The competition then moves onto a round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals and final.

Poland (26) It also evokes imagery of shawls to signify the tournament's winter scheduling, and contains waves resembling desert dunes.

As hosts, Qatar received automatic qualification to next year's tournament.

[68] The only group stage fixture with a venue and time confirmed was on the opening day featuring the hosts Qatar, will be played on 21 November 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium. [70][71], In the knockout stage, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, extra time is played (two periods of 15 minutes each) and followed, if necessary, by a penalty shoot-out to determine the winners. Group E: Spain vs. Costa Rica (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; 7 p.m.) [165], Qatari officials initially stated in December 2020 that, in accordance with FIFA's inclusion policy, it would not restrict the display of pro-LGBT imagery (such as rainbow flags) at matches during the World Cup. [16] The decision to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was graded as having "high operational risk",[17] generated criticism from media commentators. The final match round of the 2022/23 season will be played on May 28 2023. Winners of 52 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm), Tuesday December 1361 - Winners of 57 vs. [128] A former employee of the Qatar bid team alleged[yearneeded] that several African officials were paid $1.5million by Qatar. [51], A report released on 9 December 2010 quoted FIFA President Sepp Blatter as stating that other nations could host some matches during the World Cup. A Minimum Wage Committee was also formed to check on the implementation. Winners of 60 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 10 p.m.), Saturday, Dec. 17 [167][168] In April 2022, Major General Abdulaziz Abdullah Al Ansari (senior leader overseeing security for the FIFA World Cup) declared in an interview that LGBT couples are welcome in the nation and is towards the overt promotion of LGBT freedom as they are symbolised by the rainbow flags. Group A: Qatar vs. Ecuador (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 7 p.m.) 58 - Winners of 53 vs. Group D: Tunisia vs. France (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; 6 p.m.) Fare network criticised the report, arguing that actions against the LGBT community by the state were of a greater concern to those attending the World Cup than the actions of individuals. The accusations of corruption have been made relating to how Qatar won the right to host the event. All FIFA member associations, of which there are currently 211, were eligible to enter qualification. 55 - Winners of Group F vs. Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; 6 p.m.) [15] Two FIFA executive committee members were suspended before the vote in relation to allegations of corruption regarding their votes. Group A: Netherlands vs. Ecuador (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; 7 p.m.) 10 p.m. local: 7 p.m. GMT, 2 p.m. It was mainly inspired by the culture, architecture, iconic boats and flag of Qatar. Group E: Japan vs. Spain (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; 10 p.m.) The twenty-two member FIFA Executive Committee convened in Zrich on 2 December 2010 to vote to select the hosts of both tournaments. Cucurella, Zinchenko, Lingard and more, Carra: Man Utd must be in Champions League | De Jong would be 'top class', Hamilton holds milestone victory hope as Merc reveal new upgrade, West Ham bid more than 34m for Sassuolo striker Scamacca, Arteta welcomes Zinchenko: 'He's exceptional', Chukwuemeka has no interest in signing new Villa deal | Barca among clubs circling, Papers: Chelsea on brink of signing Kounde, Man Utd transfer rumours: Ronaldo eyeing Atletico move, Kounde left out of Sevilla's pre-season tour as Chelsea talks continue. There is set to be only six weekends without Premier League games. July 30 - Scottish Premiership season starts along with the EFL Championship, League One and League Two. The group games will take place across eight stadia: 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. ET They will then have only eight days to recover in time for the leagues resumption should they reach the final on December 18. Group D: Tunisia vs. Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakra; 1 p.m.) [136][137] FIFA completed a lengthy investigation into these allegations and a report cleared Qatar of any wrongdoing. Russia was prohibited from hosting international competitions, and the national team had been ordered to play all home matches behind closed doors in neutral countries. The time in Qatar is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The No Objection Certificate was removed so that employees can change jobs without consent of the current employer. They will also face the United States, who they have met twice in the World Cup finals in 1950 and 2010 but never beaten. This principle also applied to the placeholder teams, with constraints applying based on the confederation of both potential winners of each play-off tie. England will face a first-ever Battle of Britain at a World Cup finals. The Guardian has estimated that up to 4,000 workers may die due to lax safety and other causes by the time the competition is held. 6 p.m. local: 3 p.m. GMT, 10 a.m. 53 - Winners of Group E vs. Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; 6 p.m.) Group F: Belgium vs. Canada (Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; 10 p.m.), Thursday, Nov. 24 [98] The BBC later reported that this often-cited figure of 1,200 workers having died in World Cup construction in Qatar between 2011 and 2013 is not correct, and that the 1,200 number is instead representing deaths from all Indians and Nepalese working in Qatar, not just of those workers involved in the preparation for the World Cup, and not just of construction workers. The ranking of teams in the group stage is determined as follows: Number of goals scored in all group matches; Points obtained in the matches played between the teams in question; Goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question; Number of goals scored in the matches played between the teams in question; Fair play points in all group matches (only one deduction can be applied to a player in a single match): Indirect red card (second yellow card): 3 points; Yellow card and direct red card: 5 points; This page was last edited on 20 July 2022, at 13:13. Between 2015 and 2021, the Qatari government adopted new labour reforms to improve working conditions, including a minimum wage for all workers and the removal of the kafala system. The final is due to be held on 18 December 2022, which is also Qatar National Day. The Guardian estimated that, by the time the competition would be held, without reforms of the kafala system,[93] out of the 2 million-strong migrant workforce[94] up to 4,000 workers could die due to lax safety and other causes. Saudi Arabia (49) ET Winners of 50 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 3pm), Winners of 55 vs. Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (Al-Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick off 10am BST), Group B: Scotland/Wales/Ukraine vs England, Group E: Costa Rica/New Zealand vs Germany, Winners of Group A vs. Runners-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm BST), Winners of Group C vs. Runners-up of Group D (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm), Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 3pm), Winners of Group B vs. Runners-up of Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm), Winners of Group E vs. Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 3pm), Winners of Group G vs. Runners-up of Group H (Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 7pm), Winners of Group F vs. Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm), Winners of Group H vs. Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm), Winners of 53 vs. The final will be played at the Lusail Stadium in Doha a week before Christmas on Sunday December 18. Denmark (11) [118], Owing to the climate in Qatar, concerns were expressed over holding the World Cup in its traditional timeframe of June and July. [33], For the draw, the 32 teams were allocated into four pots based on the FIFA Men's World Rankings of 31 March 2022.