Fifa World Cup 2022

FIFA world cup 2022

Ah, summer is the time of year for the most significant and prestigious international competitions in the beautiful game. The focus will be on the football games this year, and there is a lot to offer, as the World Cup in Qatar is scheduled to begin in November.

Every four years, the World Football Cup is a tournament that brings together qualified nations from every corner of the globe to compete and fascinate football fans worldwide. This year’s rendition of the famous tournament will be held in Qatar from November 21 until December 18, 2022.

All 32 teams have been confirmed for the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2022 when Costa Rica defeated New Zealand 1-0 in the qualifying round and secured their flight to Qatar this winter. The competition’s 22nd edition will also be the last to include 32 teams because the competition’s 48-nation next iteration has been planned for 2026.

France, which qualified for this year’s World Cup as the sixth team, won the last tournament in Russia in 2018. As the first nation to make the list of the 32, Qatar was automatically qualified to serve as the host. Here’s all you need to know about FIFA world cup 2022.

FIFA world cup 2022 schedule

FIFA world cup 2022 time schedule

In keeping with recent editions, the 2022 World Cup will include a 32-team group stage that reduces the field to 16 teams; only the top two teams from each of the eight groups advance.

These 16 group-stage teams move on to the single-game knockout phases, including the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. In these matches, the victor advances while the loser is eliminated. Every knockout round match must have a winner on the day; if required, the extra time and penalty kicks will be used to decide the winner.

  • Group stage: November 21st to December 2nd
  • Round of 16: Dec. 3rd to 6th
  • Quarterfinals: December 9th to 10th
  • Finals: December 13th to 14th
  • third-place game: December 17th
  • final: December 18th

FIFA world cup in Qatar

FIFA world cup in Qatar 2022

 

The temperature in Qatar during the summer is too harsh for football; thus, unlike its predecessors, the 2022 World Cup will be held in the winter. The tournament will only occur in Asia twice and will never happen in the Middle East.
The international competition will cause a midseason break in the league football season. The football community has expressed concern about how it would affect the players’ general readiness when they arrive at the summit event, which was previously held at the conclusion of the football season.

Before the ball is kicked, the competition has already suffered damage off the field. The treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and several human rights breaches have drawn criticism against the hosts, Qatar. It all came to a head during the recent FIFA Congress in Qatar before the World Cup draw when Lise Klaveness, the first female president of the Norwegian FA in its 120-year history, addressed the difficulties surrounding the host nation and the event on stage.
It would be interesting to see how Qatar organizes the tournament in five months with all the complaints and concerns.

FIFA world cup 2022 qualification

Qatar Stadium FIFA world cup 2022

 

Italy’s failure to qualify for the tournament for the first time for the second time in their history made for some exciting news on the playing field. Especially considering the unblemished record they had as European Champions less than a year ago. It might be the final dance on the big stage for the two players with the most recognizable names in the history of the sports, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

FIFA world cup 2022 groups

Fifa Team Groups

 

On Monday, November 21, the 2022 World Cup will begin with a Group A match between Senegal and the Netherlands. On the first day, England will face Iran in a Group B game, and hosts Qatar will also have players in their Group A match against Ecuador.
Eight groups for the FIFA World Cup 2022 are listed below.

  • Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands make up Group A.
  • England, Iran, the United States, and Wales comprise Group B.
  • Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland make up Group C.
  • France, Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia make up Group D.
  • Spain, Germany, Japan, and Costa Rica make up Group E.
  • Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Croatia are in Group F.
  • Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon make up Group G.
  • Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea make up Group H.

FIFA world cup 2022 venues

Lusail FIFA Stadium

 

In Qatar, eight venues will host the 64-game competition. Al Bayt Stadium will host the tournament’s opening match, while Lusail Stadium, the largest of the tournament’s eight venues, will hold the final on December 18. Here is the list of all the venues you can visit to watch the games live.

  • Lusail Stadium, Lusail
  • Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
  • Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
  • Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
  • Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
  • Education City Stadium, Doha
  • Stadium 974, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
  • Al Thumama Stadium, Doha

FIFA women’s world cup

FIFA winner women's in world cup 2022

Beginning in July, prominent women’s soccer competitions will be held in almost every region of the world, featuring the top athletes. A spot at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand or, in the case of the European championship, a record-breaking €16 million prize pool and some huge bragging rights are on the line in every competition.
Thirty-two finalists, including both hosts, will compete, and 11 or 12 European countries will be represented.

Conclusion

Let’s just put it this way: The month of November and December is going to be fun. If you’re not up to speed, read this article to learn about FIFA world cup 2022 and be prepared for what’s coming by the end of the year. We hope you find this article helpful. Don’t forget to let us know in the comment section below. Happy reading!

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Cristina Bugatty is Editor at The Top Facts. She has been a factual writer for the last eight years. She Enjoys writing about anything techy, nerdy, or factually interesting.