The FIFA World cup 2022 schedule is an absolute dream for football fans. The group stage consists of four matches per day within a 46-mile radius of each other. This incredibly convenient schedule gives fans a rare opportunity to play football at the highest level. Below you will find a temporary tournament schedule to help you plan your final 2022 World Cup experience.
FIFA World cup 2022 schedule in Qatar
| Date | Team 1 | Match | Team 2 | Group | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-Nov-22 | Qatar | 1 | Ecuador | A | 7:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | Senegal | 2 | Netherlands | A | 1:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | England | 3 | Iran | B | 4:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 21-Nov-22 | USA | 4 | Wales/Scotland/Ukraine | B | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | France | 5 | Peru/Australia/UAE | D | 10:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | Denmark | 6 | Tunisia | D | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 22-Nov-22 | Mexico | 7 | Poland | C | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 22-Nov-22 | Argentina | 8 | Saudi Arabia | C | 1:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Belgium | 9 | Canada | F | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Spain | 10 | Costa Rica/New Zealand | E | 7:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Germany | 11 | Japan | E | 4:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 23-Nov-22 | Morocco | 12 | Croatia | F | 1:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Switzerland | 13 | Cameroon | G | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Uruguay | 14 | South Korea | H | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 24-Nov-22 | Portugal | 15 | Ghana | H | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 24-Nov-22 | Brazil | 16 | Serbia | G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Iran | 17 | Wales/Scotland/Ukraine | B | 1:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Qatar | 18 | Senegal | A | 4:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | Netherlands | 19 | Ecuador | A | 7:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 25-Nov-22 | England | 20 | USA | B | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | Tunisia | 21 | Peru/Australia/UAE | D | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | Poland | 22 | Saudi Arabia | C | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 26-Nov-22 | France | 23 | Denmark | D | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 26-Nov-22 | Argentina | 24 | Mexico | C | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Japan | 25 | Costa Rica/New Zealand | E | 1:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Belgium | 26 | Morocco | F | 4:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Croatia | 27 | Canada | F | 7:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 27-Nov-22 | Spain | 28 | Germany | E | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | Serbia | 29 | Cameroon | G | 1:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | South Korea | 30 | Ghana | H | 4:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 28-Nov-22 | Brazil | 31 | Switzerland | G | 7:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 28-Nov-22 | Portugal | 32 | Uruguay | H | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | England | 33 | Wales/Scotland/Ukraine | B | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Iran | 34 | USA | B | 10:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Ecuador | 35 | Senegal | A | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 29-Nov-22 | Netherlands | 36 | Qatar | A | 6:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Denmark | 37 | Peru/Australia/UAE | D | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Tunisia | 38 | France | D | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 30-Nov-22 | Poland | 39 | Argentina | C | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 30-Nov-22 | Saudi Arabia | 40 | Mexico | C | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Croatia | 41 | Belgium | F | 6:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Canada | 42 | Morocco | F | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Japan | 43 | Spain | E | 10:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 1-Dec-22 | Costa Rica/New Zealand | 44 | Germany | E | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | Ghana | 45 | Uruguay | H | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | South Korea | 46 | Portugal | H | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium |
| 2-Dec-22 | Serbia | 47 | Switzerland | G | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 |
| 2-Dec-22 | Brazil | 48 | Cameroon | G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium |
| Round of 16 | ||||||
| 3-Dec-22 | 1A | 49 | 2B | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium | |
| 3-Dec-22 | 1C | 50 | 2D | 10:00 PM | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium | |
| 4-Dec-22 | 1B | 51 | 2A | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium | |
| 4-Dec-22 | 1D | 52 | 2C | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium | |
| 5-Dec-22 | 1E | 53 | 2F | 6:00 PM | Al Janoub Stadium | |
| 5-Dec-22 | 1G | 54 | 2H | 10:00 PM | Stadium 974 | |
| 6-Dec-22 | 1F | 55 | 2E | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium | |
| 6-Dec-22 | 1H | 56 | 2G | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
| Quarterfinals | ||||||
| 9-Dec-22 | W49 | 57 | W50 | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
| 9-Dec-22 | W53 | 58 | W54 | 6:00 PM | Education City Stadium | |
| 10-Dec-22 | W51 | 59 | W52 | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium | |
| 10-Dec-22 | W55 | 60 | W56 | 6:00 PM | Al Thumama Stadium | |
| Semi Finals | ||||||
| 13-Dec-22 | W57 | 61 | W58 | 10:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
| 14-Dec-22 | W59 | 62 | W60 | 10:00 PM | Al Bayt Stadium | |
| Finals | ||||||
| 17-Dec-22 | L61 | 63 | L62 | 6:00 PM | Khalifa International Stadium | |
| 18-Dec-22 | W61 | 64 | W62 | 6:00 PM | Lusail Stadium | |
Interesting Facts about the FIFA World cup 2022 Schedule
The FIFA World cup 2022 is scheduled to take place November 21 to December 18 and is unique for a few reasons:
- At just 28 days long, the FIFA World cup 2022 will be the shortest tournament since the 1978 edition.
- The 2022 World Cup will be the last World Cup tournament to feature 32 teams; in 2026, the number will jump to 48 teams.
- Though the World Cup typically takes place in June and July, with Qatar being the 2022 host nation, the FIFA World cup 2022 will play out in Qatar’s winter months to avoid the country’s high summer temperatures.
- This will mark the first time the World Cup is played in the Middle East.
- All of the host stadiums are within a 35-mile radius from Doha, making it incredibly convenient for fans to attend multiple matches.
When will the FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule be finalized?
As of March 31, 2022, 29 of 32 countries will have qualified for the World Cup. The remaining three spots will be determined by mid-June. Once all 32 qualifiers have been determined, the final schedule will be completed with match times optimized for fans, players, and the media.
How many matches will there be in the FIFA World cup 2022?
A total of 64 matches will be played over the 28-day World Cup period. There are 48 matches in the group stage and 16 matches in the knockout round.
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2022 matches take place?
Qatar’s World Cup will play out in eight stadiums in and around Doha. The FIFA World cup 2022 Venues are:
- Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor
- Al Rayyan Stadium in Al Rayyan
- Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah
- Al Thumama Stadium in Doha
- Education City Stadium in Doha
- Khalifa International Stadium in Doha
- Stadium 974 in Doha
- Lusail Stadium in Lusail
All of the World Cup venues are within 46 miles of each other, making this tournament an incredible opportunity for fans to be there for more games than ever before.