The 2022 Qatar World Cup is the first time the tournament will be held in the Middle East and the first time the World Cup has been played outside the normal summer dates.
European, South American and other domestic football leagues will come to a halt for nearly six weeks as 32 countries compete to win the biggest prize in football.
The tournament will begin on November 20 when hosts Qatar take on Ecuador after the opening ceremony.
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The group stage will be followed by a first knockout round for 16 teams, followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place playoff and final on 18 December.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
When is the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
The World Cup runs from 20 November to 18 December.
Which is the first game of 2022 Qatar World Cup?
The first game will see hosts Qatar play Ecuador in a Group A game at the Al Bayat Stadium on 20 November.
When is England’s first game in the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
England will play Iran in their Group B match on Monday, November 21 at 1 pm BST.
What is the 2022 Qatar World Cup schedule?
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Kick-off time in UK time
Sunday November 20
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group A | Qatar vs Ecuador | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 19:00 |
Monday 21 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group B | England vs Iran | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group A | Senegal vs Netherlands | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 16:00 |
| Group B | USA vs Wales | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 19:00 |
Tuesday 22 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group C | Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 10:00 |
| Group D | Denmark vs Tunisia | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group C | mexico vs poland | Stadium 974, Dohas | 16:00 |
| Group D | France vs Australia | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 19:00 |
Wednesday 23 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group F | Morocco vs Croatia | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 10:00 |
| Group E | Germany vs Japan | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group E | Spain vs Costa Rica | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 16:00 |
| Group F | Belgium vs Canada | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 19:00 |
Thursday 24 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| group g | Switzerland vs Cameroon | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 10:00 |
| Group H | Uruguay vs South Korea | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group H | Portugal vs Ghana | Stadium 974, Dohas | 16:00 |
| group g | Brazil vs Serbia | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 19:00 |
Friday 25 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group B | Wales vs Iran | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 10:00 |
| Group A | Qatar vs Senegal | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 13:00 |
| Group A | Netherlands vs Ecuador | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 16:00 |
| Group B | England vs USA | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 19:00 |
Saturday 26 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group D | Tunisia vs Australia | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 10:00 |
| Group C | Poland vs Saudi Arabia | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group D | France vs Denmark | Stadium 974, Dohas | 16:00 |
| Group C | Argentina vs Mexico | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 19:00 |
Sunday 27 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group E | Japan vs Costa Rica | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 10:00 |
| Group F | Belgium vs Morocco | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 13:00 |
| Group F | Croatia vs Canada | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 16:00 |
| Group E | Spain vs Germany | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 19:00 |
Monday 28 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| group g | Cameroon vs Serbia | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 10:00 |
| group g | South Korea vs Ghana | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 13:00 |
| Group H | Brazil vs Switzerland | Stadium 974, Dohas | 16:00 |
| Group H | Portugal vs Uruguay | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 19:00 |
Tuesday 29 November
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group A | Netherlands vs Qatar | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 15:00 |
| Group A | Ecuador vs Senegal | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 15:00 |
| Group B | Wales vs England | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 19:00 |
| Group B | Iran vs USA | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 19:00 |
Wednesday November 30
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group D | Australia vs Denmark | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 15:00 |
| Group D | Tunisia vs France | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 15:00 |
| Group C | Poland vs Argentina | Stadium 974, Dohas | 19:00 |
| Group C | Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 19:00 |
Thursday 1 December
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| Group F | Croatia vs Belgium | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan | 15:00 |
| Group F | Canada vs Morocco | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khori | 15:00 |
| Group E | Costa Rica vs Germany | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khori | 19:00 |
| Group E | Japan vs Spain | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan | 19:00 |
Friday, December 2
| group | match | stadium | Time |
| group g | South Korea vs Portugal | Education City Stadium, Al Rayan | 15:00 |
| group g | Ghana vs Uruguay | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrahi | 15:00 |
| Group H | Serbia vs Switzerland | Stadium 974, Dohas | 19:00 |
| Group H | Cameroon vs Brazil | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusella | 19:00 |
16. round of
Saturday 3 December
R16 1 – Winner of Group A vs. Runner-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan; 3 PM)
R16 2 – Winner of Group C vs. Runner-up of Group D (Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayan; 7 PM)
Sunday December 4
R16 3 – Group D winner vs. Group C runner-up (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; 3 pm)
R16 4 – Group B winner vs. Group A runner-up (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 7 PM)
Monday December 5
R16 5 – Group E winner vs. Group F runner-up (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Waqarah; 3 PM)
R16 6 – Group G winner vs. Group H runner-up (Stadium 974, Doha; 7 PM)
Tuesday December 6
R16 7 – Group F winner vs. Group E runner-up (Education City Stadium, Al Rayan; 3 PM)
R16 8 – Group H winner vs. Group G runner-up (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 7 p.m.)
quarter final
Friday December 9
QF1 – Winner of R16 5 vs. Winner of R16 6 (Education City Stadium, Al Ryan; 3 PM)
QF2 – Winner of R16 1 vs Winner of R16 2 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 7 PM)
Saturday December 10
QF 3 – Winner of R16 7 vs Winner of R16 8 (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; 3 PM)
QF 4 – Winner of R16 3 vs Winner of R16 4 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 7 PM)
semi-finals
Tuesday December 13
SF1 – Winners of QF 1 vs. Winners of QF 2 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 7 PM)
Wednesday December 14
SF2 – Winner of QF 3 vs Winner of QF 4 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; 7 PM)
Saturday December 17
3rd place play-off
3rd Place Play-off (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayan; 3 pm)
The last
Sunday December 18
World Cup Final (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 3 PM)
How can I watch the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
The World Cup matches will be broadcast live on BBC and ITV.
How to get tickets for 2022 Qatar World Cup
There were three windows to buy tickets, with the last window closing in August.
Any remaining tickets can be purchased on the site.
What are the stadiums in the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
Games will be played at:
- Al Bayt Stadium
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Al Thumama Stadium
- Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
- Lusail Stadium
- Ras Abu Aboud Stadium/Stadium 974
- Education City Stadium
- Al Janoub Stadium
Can I drink alcohol at the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
Alcohol is legal in Qatar, but public consumption is prohibited.
You must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcohol, usually from licensed hotel restaurants and bars.
Qatar has a one-time license, which requires a permit.
It has been confirmed by FIFA that alcohol will be sold in stadiums before matches, but alcohol cannot be sold during games.
Liquor will be sold in the fan zone, which can seat 40,000 people.
How do I reach the 2022 Qatar World Cup?
There are direct flights to Qatar’s capital Doha from several British airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Edinburgh and Manchester.
What are the 2022 Qatar World Cup Groups?
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, America, 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
When is the 2022 Qatar World Cup Final?
The World Cup final is scheduled to begin at 6 pm local time, which will take place at 3 pm UK time.
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