Gio Reyna #11 of the United States is marked by Daniel Chacon # 6 of Costa Rica throughout a FIFA World Cup qualifier video game at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on March 30, 2022 in San Jose, Costa Rica.
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From crucial dates to kick-off times, here’s all you require to understand about this year’s competition.
When and where is the 2022 World Cup?
The 2022 World Cup is occurring in Qatar in the cold weather instead of the typical summertime ones, due to the heat.
The competition starts on Monday November 21 at the Al Bayt arena in Al Khor when hosts Qatar handle Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.
England will likewise include on the very first day with their Group B match versus Iran arranged to occur simply 8 days after the Premier League closes down.
The last will be dipped into the Lusail Stadium in Doha a week prior to Christmas on Sunday December 18.
Who has certified up until now?
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29 of the 32 countries who will appear at the competition are now understood.
As hosts, Qatar got automated certification to next year’s competition.
Four- time World Cup winners Germany were the first string to ensure an area through the certification procedure in Europe, while Brazil – the most effective nationwide group in World Cup history with 5 prizes – protected speedy certification as one of the leading 4 groups in South America’s groups.
England protected their location in November by topping their certifying group.
Canada gotten approved for the World Cup finals for simply the 2nd time, pounding Jamaica 4-0 to reserve their ticket to Qatar and end 36 years of failure and distress.
Mexico and the United States likewise received the World Cup in their last qualifier, and Senegal, Ghana, Tunisia, Morocco and Cameroon were amongst the last nations to reserve their locations at Qatar2022 Sadio Mane scored the winning kick as Senegal beat Egypt 3-1 on charges, with Mo Salah amongst the Egyptian gamers to miss their spot-kicks.
In Europe, Portugal and Poland advanced to the finals after winning their play-off finals versus North Macedonia and Sweden respectively. The 3rd and last European play-off, which will include Wales versus Scotland or Ukraine, has actually been postponed up until June.
Who will be the last 3 nations to certify?
Wales, Scotland or Ukraine will be at the World Cup as play-off winners.
Meanwhile, the global play-offs will be objected to on 13-14 June in Qatar with Australia or UAE or Peru plus Costa Rica or New Zealand taking the 2 staying locations.
UEFA and Intercontinental play-offs:
- Wales vs Scotland or Ukraine
- Australia or United Arab Emirates vs Peru
- Costa Rica vs New Zealand
Because Scotland and Wales have actually been pitched in the exact same course, it suggests Scotland and Wales will play each other for a location at next year’s World Cup if Scotland development past Ukraine in their postponed play-off semi-final.
What is the World Cup group draw?
- Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
- Group B: England, Iran, U.S.A., European play-off *
- Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
- Group D: France, Intercontinental play-off 1 *, Denmark, Tunisia
- Group E: Spain, Intercontinental play-off 2 *, Germany, Japan
- Group F: Belgium, Ghana, Morocco, Croatia
- Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
- Group H: Portugal, Canada, Uruguay, South Korea
What is the World Cup format and schedule?
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The 2022 World Cup will include 32 groups in 8 groups of 4.
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Four matches will be played every day throughout the group phase, which will run over a 12- day duration and see winners and runners-up advance to the round of 16.
Matches will just be appointed to specific locations after the finals draw, so organisers can select optimum kick-off times to match tv audiences in various nations, along with fans out in Qatar.
Unlike at Euro 2020, there will be a third-place play-off video game on December 17.
Group phase: November 21- December 2
Round of 16: December 3-6
Quarter- finals: December 9/10
Semi- finals: December 13/14
Final: December 18
When will the matches begin?
FIFA has actually verified the very first 2 rounds of matches will begin at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10 pm regional time (10 am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm in the United Kingdom).
Kick- off times in the last round of group video games and knock-out round matches will be at 6pm and 10 pm regional time (3pm and 7pm UK time).
The last is arranged to begin at 6pm regional time (3pm UK time)
What are the locations?
The group video games will occur throughout 8 arenas: 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.
What will occur with the Premier League?
The Premier League has actually verified crucial dates for the 2022/23 project, with the season gotten used to accommodate a World Cup that happens in the middle of the domestic calendar.
The season will begin a week earlier than regular on August 6 2022, with 16 matchdays occurring approximately the weekend of November 12/13, prior to the competition starts on November 21.
The Premier League will resume on Boxing Day following the World Cup last, which happens on December 18.
The last match round of the 2022/23 season will be used May 28 2023.
Key World Cup, Premier League, Scottish Premiership dates
April – World Cup draw.
July 30 – Scottish Premiership season begins in addition to the EFL Championship, League One and League Two.
August 6 – Premier League season begins.
November 12-13 – Final round of Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership matches prior to the World Cup.
November 21 – World Cup begins.
December 2 – Final set of group phase matches.
December 3-6 – The round of 16 begins.
December 9-10 – The quarter-finals.
December 10 – The Championship resumes.
December 13-14 – World Cup semi-finals.
December 17 – The Scottish Premiership resumes.
December 18 – World Cup last.
December 26 – The Premier League resumes.
