FIFA World Cup 2022 Start Date

Last Modified Nov 21, 2022 10:56 GMT

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is set to begin on 20th November 2022, with the finals scheduled to take place on 18th December 2022. The FIFA World Cup is normally played between the June-July period but due to the climatic conditions in Qatar, it was decided that the November-December period would be more suited for this year's World Cup. The first match is set to be between host city Qatar and Ecuador.

World Cup 2022 Venue

LusailAl KhorDoha
Lusail Iconic StadiumAl Bayt StadiumStadium 974Al Thumama Stadium
Capacity: 80,000Capacity: 60,000Capacity: 40,000Capacity: 40,000
Al RayyanAl Wakrah
Education City StadiumAhmad bin Ali StadiumKhalifa International StadiumAl Janoub Stadium
Capacity: 45,350Capacity: 44,740Capacity: 40,000(upgraded)Capacity: 40,000

World Cup 2022 Teams

GROUP A

PosTeam
1Qatar(H)
2Ecuador
3Senegal
4Netherlands

GROUP B

PosTeam
1England
2Iran
3United States
4Wales

GROUP C

PosTeam
1Argentina
2Saudi Arabia
3Mexico
4Poland

GROUP D

PosTeam
1France
2Australia
3Denmark
4Tunisia

GROUP E

PosTeam
1Spain
2Costa Rica
3Germany
4Japan

GROUP F

PosTeam
1Belgium
2Canada
3Morocco
4Croatia

GROUP G

PosTeam
1Brazil
2Serbia
3Switzerland
4Cameroon

GROUP H

PosTeam
1Portugal
2Ghana
3Uruguay
4South Korea

Related Stories

Barcelona handed boost as star player's new agent holds initial discussions with club over contract renewal: Reports Barcelona handed boost as star player's new agent holds initial discussions with club over contract renewal: Reports
Barcelona handed boost as star player's new agent holds initial discussions with club over contract renewal: Reports
"This wins Arsenal the Premier League" - Pundit makes bold claim as Gunners close in on deal for Eberechi Eze "This wins Arsenal the Premier League" - Pundit makes bold claim as Gunners close in on deal for Eberechi Eze
"This wins Arsenal the Premier League" - Pundit makes bold claim as Gunners close in on deal for Eberechi Eze
22h
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eyeing up summer move for Lionel Messi's Argentina teammate: Reports Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eyeing up summer move for Lionel Messi's Argentina teammate: Reports
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eyeing up summer move for Lionel Messi's Argentina teammate: Reports
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Servette Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Servette Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Servette Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
1d
Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025 Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Anderlecht vs AEK Athens Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025 
Lech Poznan vs Genk Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025 Lech Poznan vs Genk Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Lech Poznan vs Genk Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Slovan Bratislava vs Young Boys Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025 Slovan Bratislava vs Young Boys Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
Slovan Bratislava vs Young Boys Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21st 2025
1d
Nottingham Forest consider shock move to sack Nuno Espirito Santo despite impressive win in opening game of the season: Reports Nottingham Forest consider shock move to sack Nuno Espirito Santo despite impressive win in opening game of the season: Reports
Nottingham Forest consider shock move to sack Nuno Espirito Santo despite impressive win in opening game of the season: Reports
4h
Rosenborg vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21, 2025 Rosenborg vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21, 2025
Rosenborg vs Mainz Prediction and Betting Tips | August 21, 2025 
Barcelona set to terminate contract of veteran star, player's exit will help club register key defender: Reports Barcelona set to terminate contract of veteran star, player's exit will help club register key defender: Reports
Barcelona set to terminate contract of veteran star, player's exit will help club register key defender: Reports
1d
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications