A few weeks separate us from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
For the first time in history, the tournament will be held in the Middle East between November and December.
In a nutshell, these are the teams that have qualified for the 2022 World Cup.
Qatar will host the competition from November 20 to December 18.
What Are the 2022 FIFA World Cup Groups?
In eight groups, 32 teams will compete at the World Cup in 2022.
The 12-day group stage will feature four matches per day.
Both the winners and runners-up will advance to the next round.
| 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 |
The third-place match will take place on December 17—a day prior to the final match.
What Are the 2022 World Cup Venues?
There will be eight different venues in Qatar that will host the tournament's 64 games.
Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Stadium 974, Education City Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, and Al Bayt Stadium.
Qatar vs. Ecuador
Following the opening ceremony, Qatar and Ecuador will play the first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Due to a decision by the Bureau of the FIFA Council, the opening match and ceremony for this year's tournament will take place one day earlier than planned.
It will take place in Al Bayt Stadium.
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