According to fifa.com, the 22nd Fifa World Cup 2022 final will take place on Sunday 18 December at Lusail Stadium, and will start at 9 pm local time / 10 am ET. How many groups and venues are in the World Cup?
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What time does the World Cup final start?
As the tournament's month comes to a close, it's finally time for the World Cup final. The final starts at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 15. France will either take on England or Croatia for the title at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Where is the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final being played?
The 2022 final was originally scheduled to be held at the Krestovsky Stadium on Krestovsky Island in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The Stade de France serves as the home stadium for France's football and rugby national teams.
What is the FIFA World Cup?
The most prestigious tournament in the world. Taking place quadrennially, the FIFA Men's World Cup™ sees 32 nations compete against each other for the prize. With continental qualification pathways leading to an exciting finals event, it brings fans together around the passion and love for the game.
When will England decide where to base for the World Cup?
Rob Dorsett says England have chosen their preferred base for the World Cup with confirmation expected in early April after the play-offs
What is the first game of the World Cup 2022?
The 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar in the winter months rather than the usual summer ones, due to the heat. The tournament kicks off on Monday November 21 at the Al Thumama Stadium when Senegal take on the Netherlands in Group A, with England vs Iran being the second game of the tournament in Al Rayyan.
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 scheduled?
QatarOver two months after the draw was conducted, the 2022 World Cup groups are now officially complete. In what will be the final 32-team field before the World Cup expands to 48 teams in 2026, the stage is now set for November in Qatar.
Who will host the 2026 World Cup?
Of the 80 matches scheduled to be played, 60 will take place in the United States, 10 will be held in Canada, and 10 will be played in Mexico. The 2026 World Cup is scheduled to be the first with FIFA's newly expanded format, moving from a 32-team tournament to a 48-team tournament.
Where is World Cup 2026?
United StatesMexicoCanada2026 FIFA World Cup/Location
Who is in the World Cup?
World Cup Draw PotsPot 1Pot 2Pot 4Brazil (1)Netherlands (10)Canada (38)Belgium (2)Denmark (11)Ecuador (46)France (3)Germany (12)Saudi Arabia (49)Argentina (4)Uruguay (13)Ghana (60)4 more rows
How many team in World Cup 2022?
32 TeamsHere Are the 32 Teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How many us cities will host World Cup 2026?
FIFA is expected to pick anywhere between 16 to 19 host cities, including 10 to 12 in the U.S., according to Yahoo. U.S. cities considered to be near locks to host World Cup matches are New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Los Angeles (Rose Bowl), Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) and Dallas (AT&T Stadium).
What countries will host the 2022 men's World Cup?
Before expanding to 48 nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 2022 competition in Qatar represents the final tournament with 32 competing teams and the cutthroat qualifying cycle that comes with it.
How many countries qualify for World Cup?
31 teamsThe 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification is the qualifying process which decided the 31 teams that will join hosts Qatar, who received an automatic spot, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How often is the World Cup?
every four yearsThe World Cup happens every four years in order to have enough time for the qualification tournaments and playoffs among national teams to take place. Additionally, four years provides the host country adequate time to plan the logistics of the tournament and how to best accommodate an influx of millions of fans.
When and where is the 2022 World Cup?
The 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar in the winter months rather than the usual summer ones, due to the heat.
Who has qualified so far?
After a successful World Cup qualifying campaign, we pick out the best goals from England's journey to Qatar 2022, featuring strikes from Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka and more!
Who's in the play-offs?
While England have sealed automatic qualification by virtue of topping their group, Scotland, Wales and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal must go through the play-offs, from which three more teams will advance in March.
When will the matches kick off?
FIFA has confirmed the first two rounds of matches will kick off at 1pm, 4pm, 7pm and 10pm local time (10am, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm in the United Kingdom).
What are the venues?
The group games will take place across eight stadia: 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.
Are tickets on sale?
Not yet. FIFA says "information regarding ticketing for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be available in due course."
What will happen with the Premier League?
The Premier League has confirmed key dates for the 2022/23 campaign, with the season adjusted to accommodate a World Cup that takes place in the middle of the domestic calendar.