Football World Cup Qatar 2022: The 2022 Football World Cup will be the 22nd edition of the international men's football competition. The tournament will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. This will be the first World Cup held in the Arab world, and the second World Cup held in Asia, following the 2002 tournament hosted by South Korea and Japan.
Because of Qatar's extreme summer heat, the Football World Cup will be held from November to December, making it the first World Cup to be held outside of May, June, and July.
The first match of the tournament will be played at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha between Senegal and the Netherlands. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final will be held on December 18, Qatar National Day. France is the reigning World Cup champion, having defeated Croatia 4-2 in the final.
From tournament history to participating teams to key dates and match schedules, here's everything you need to know about this year's Football World Cup tournament and fantasy football league.
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Football World Cup Schedule 2022
This will be the first World Cup tournament held in the months of November to December, as opposed to the usual months of May, June, or July. The intense summer heat in Qatar makes it impossible to hold the
Teams Participating in the Football World Cup 2022
32 nations have qualified for the 2022 Football World Cup through the qualifiers, with 24 countries having competed in the previous tournament in 2018. Qatar is the only team making its World Cup debut this year, becoming the first host to do so since Italy in 1934.
Canada makes their first appearance in 36 years, having last appeared in 1986. Wales makes their first appearance in 64 years, since their sole previous appearance in 1958.
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Football World Cup Groups 2022
Venues For The Football World Cup 2022
In Qatar, 64 matches will be played at eight stadiums: Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Stadium 974, Education City Stadium, and Al Janoub Stadium.
Football World Cup Matches Kick-Off Times
The first two rounds of matches begin at 3.30pm, 6.30pm, 9.30pm, and 12.30pm IST, respectively. The final round of group games and knockout-round matches begin at 8.30 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. IST, respectively. The semi-finals will begin at 12.30am Indian time, while the third-place match and final will begin at 8.30pm Indian time.
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Complete Match Schedule - Football World Cup 2022
| Match | Group | Date | Time | Venue |
| Qatar vs. Ecuador | Group A | 20 Nov | 9.30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| England vs. Iran | Group B | 21 Nov | 6.30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Senegal vs. Netherlands | Group A | 21 Nov | 9.30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| USA vs. Wales | Group B | 22 Nov | 12.30 AM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia | Group C | 22 Nov | 3.30 PM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| Denmark vs. Tunisia | Group D | 22 Nov | 6.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Mexico vs. Poland | Group C | 22 Nov | 9.30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| France vs. Australia | Group D | 23 Nov | 12.30 AM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| Morocco vs. Croatia | Group F | 23 Nov | 3.30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| Germany vs. Japan | Group E | 23 Nov | 6.30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Spain vs. Costa Rica | Group E | 23 Nov | 9.30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| Belgium vs. Canada | Group F | 24 Nov | 12.30 AM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Switzerland vs. Cameroon | Group G | 24 Nov | 3.30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| Uruguay vs. South Korea | Group H | 24 Nov | 6.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Portugal vs. Ghana | Group H | 24 Nov | 9.30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| Brazil vs. Serbia | Group G | 25 Nov | 12.30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| Wales vs. Iran | Group B | 25 Nov | 3.30 PM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Qatar vs. Senegal | Group A | 25 Nov | 6.30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| Netherlands vs. Ecuador | Group A | 25 Nov | 9.30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| England vs. USA | Group B | 26 Nov | 12.30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| Tunisia vs. Australia | Group D | 26 Nov | 3.30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| Poland vs. Saudi Arabia | Group C | 26 Nov | 6.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| France vs. Denmark | Group D | 26 Nov | 9.30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| Argentina vs. Mexico | Group C | 27 Nov | 12.30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| Japan vs. Costa Rica | Group E | 27 Nov | 3.30 PM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Belgium vs. Morocco | Group F | 27 Nov | 6.30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| Croatia vs. Canada | Group F | 27 Nov | 9.30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Spain vs. Germany | Group E | 28 Nov | 12.30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| Cameroon vs. Serbia | Group G | 28 Nov | 3.30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| South Korea vs. Ghana | Group H | 28 Nov | 6.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Brazil vs. Switzerland | Group G | 28 Nov | 9.30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| Portugal vs. Uruguay | Group H | 29 Nov | 12.30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| Netherlands vs. Qatar | Group A | 29 Nov | 8.30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| Ecuador vs. Senegal | Group A | 29 Nov | 8.30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Wales vs. England | Group B | 30 Nov | 12.30 AM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Iran vs. USA | Group B | 30 Nov | 12.30 AM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| Tunisia vs. France | Group D | 30 Nov | 8.30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| Australia vs. Denmark | Group D | 30 Nov | 8.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Poland vs. Argentina | Group C | 1 Dec | 12.30 AM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico | Group C | 1 Dec | 12.30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| Croatia vs. Belgium | Group F | 1 Dec | 8.30 PM | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Canada vs. Morocco | Group F | 1 Dec | 8.30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor |
| Japan vs. Spain | Group E | 2 Dec | 12.30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| Costa Rica vs. Germany | Group E | 2 Dec | 12.30 AM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| South Korea vs. Portugal | Group H | 2 Dec | 8.30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| Ghana vs. Uruguay | Group H | 2 Dec | 8.30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| Cameroon vs. Brazil | Group G | 3 Dec | 12.30 AM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| Serbia vs. Switzerland | Group G | 3 Dec | 12.30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
Football World Cup History
79 countries have participated in at least one World Cup. Only countries from Europe and South America have competed in a World Cup final as of 2018. Uruguay, Italy, England, Germany, Argentina, and France have all won the final as hosts. Brazil (1950) and Sweden (1951) both lost as hosts (1958).
The only countries to have won consecutive World Cups are Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). West Germany (1982–1990) and Brazil (1994–2002) are the only countries to have appeared in three World Cup finals in a row. Germany has the most top-four finishes (13), the most third-place finishes (4), and the most finals appearances (8).
The Netherlands has the most World Cup runner-up finishes (3) without winning the trophy. Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Sweden, and Croatia are the other countries that have competed in a final but failed to win.
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List of Football World Cup Finals
| Year | Hosts | Champions | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | France | Croatia | 4–2 |
| 2014 | Brazil | Germany | Argentina | 1–0 (a.e.t.) |
| 2010 | South Africa | Spain | Netherlands | 1–0 (a.e.t.) |
| 2006 | Germany | Italy | France | 1–1 (a.e.t.) (5–3 pen.) |
| 2002 | Japan/South Korea | Brazil | Germany | 2–0 |
| 1998 | France | France | Brazil | 3–0 |
| 1994 | USA | Brazil | Italy | 0–0 (a.e.t.) (3–2 pen.) |
Football World Cup Winners List
The Football World Cup trophy has been won by eight different countries as of 2018. Brazil has won the tournament five times and is the only team to have appeared in every edition. Germany and Italy have each won four championships. Argentina, France, and Uruguay each have two titles, while England and Spain each have one.
| Team | Winners | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 5 | 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 |
| Germany | 4 | 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014 |
| Italy | 4 | 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 |
| Argentina | 2 | 1978, 1986 |
| France | 2 | 1998, 2018 |
| Uruguay | 2 | 1930, 1950 |
| Spain | 1 | 2010 |
| England | 1 | 1966 |
Football Rules
Football is played on a pitch, which is a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The goal of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team in 90 minutes or less. If both teams have scored an equal number of goals, the game is declared a draw or, depending on the competition, extra time or a penalty shootout is held.
Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game. Except for the goalkeeper within the penalty area, players are not permitted to touch the ball with their hands or arms during the game. Understand all of the football rules in depth.
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Fantasy Football Rules
Fantasy football, like fantasy cricket, requires you to create a team of 11 players (100 credits), with a maximum of 7 players allowed from any one team. However, the categories here are distinct. A goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards are all present.
Fantasy football has a different scoring system than fantasy cricket. Goals are used instead of runs scored, tackles/assists are used instead of wickets taken, clean sheets are used instead of catches/stumpings/run-outs, disciplinary cards are deducted, and so on. Football has two types of disciplinary cards: red and yellow cards. Receiving these disciplinary cards entails receiving negative points.
Aside from the methods mentioned above, there are other ways to obtain fantasy points. Check out the entire fantasy football point system.
