The 2022 World Cup takes place from November 20 to December 18 in Qatar. Program, schedules, favorites, broadcast… Find everything you need to know about the competition which will bring together the greatest nations of football. The Blues, world champions, will defend their title.
All you need to know about the World Cup in Qatar
The 22nd FIFA World Cup is played between November and December in Qatar. 32 selections, from different confederations, are present on the starting line. Program, schedules, favorites, broadcast… Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup.
The 22nd FIFA World Cup is played between November and December in Qatar. 32 selections, from different confederations, are present on the starting line. Program, schedules, favorites, broadcast… Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup.
When does the World Cup start?
The 2022 World Cup begins on Sunday, November 20 (5 p.m.) with a meeting between Qatar, the host country of the event, and Ecuador. Eight stadiums, in five different cities (Lusail, Doha, Al-Khor, Al-Rayyan, Al-Wakrah), will host this edition.
Who are the favorites of this World Cup?
As in each edition, Brazil is one of the serious contenders for the final victory. Led by a Neymar in great shape, the Auriverde selection presents an offensive armada including Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Antony (Manchester United), Richarlison (Tottenham), Raphinha (FC Barcelona) or Firmino (Liverpool). Its biggest continental rival, Argentina, is also one of the favorites of the competition. For Lionel Messi, this is the last chance to win the World Cup. Finalist in 2014, the seven-time Ballon d’Or can count on a promising new generation to try to afford the only major trophy missing from his list.
If the France team has been disrupted by extra-sporting affairs, such as that of Paul Pogba, and the injuries of several executives before the last rally, it is nevertheless one of the most formidable teams in the World Cup, on paper. The Kylian Mbappé – Karim Benzema pair will be eagerly awaited. Finally, England, finalists for Euro 2021, will try to ride on this dynamic with a quality workforce, which has gained experience since last year.
What calendar for this World Cup in Qatar?
The 2022 World Cup takes place from November 20 to December 18. The group stage ends on December 2. The round of 16 takes place from December 3-6 and the quarter-finals on December 9-10. The semi-finals will be played on December 13 and 14. The final will be played on December 18. The detailed schedule of the World Cup.
Which group matches for the France team?
Defending champions, the France team, which is in group D, will start its World Cup on Tuesday, November 22 (8 p.m.) with a match against Australia, in Al-Wakrah. Chance of the calendar, the Socceroos (nickname of the Australian selection) were already the first opponents of the Blues in the previous edition, in 2018. The men of Didier Deschamps will then face Denmark, Saturday November 26 (5 p.m.), at the stadium 974 of Doha. Finally, they will end this group stage with a match against Tunisia on Wednesday, November 30 (4 p.m.), at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan.
If they finish top of the group, the France team will face the second in group C (Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland). If she finishes second, she will be opposed to the first of this same group.
When will the final take place?
The World Cup final will be played on Sunday, December 18 (4 p.m.), at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
At what time and on which channels to watch the World Cup?
The entire competition will broadcasted 28 matches: 16 during the group stage, 5 round of 16, 3 quarter-finals, the two semi-finals, the small final and the final. The complete guide to finding it.
What are the qualified teams and what are the groups of the World Cup?
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales
Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Group D: FRANCE, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
