fifa world cup 2022 schedule: FIFA World Cup 2022 live streaming: Where to watch, schedule & groups

The world’s biggest sporting event will be played in autumn for the first time due to extreme heat. The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be played in Qatar in November as France aim to defend their 2018 title, but it will be a herculean task as other footballing powerhouses such as Brazil, Belgium and Argentina could present a formidable challenge. It will be a special World Cup, starting on Sunday, as fans are looking forward to some intense on-field action followed by controversies off and on. This could be the last World Cup for all-time greats Messi and Ronaldo. So, football lovers can’t wait for the action to begin:

1. How many teams are participating in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?
   A total of 32 teams will participate in the tournament in 64 matches over a period of 29 days.
2. Which TV channel will broadcast the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in India?
   The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be broadcast live on Sports18 and Sports18 HD.
3. How to watch or stream Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 live in India?
   FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be streamed in India on JioCinema app. You can watch the match for free on JioCinema’s website.
4. When will the first knockout match of Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 be played?
   The first knockout round will begin on December 3, followed by quarter-finals from December 9 and semi-finals from December 13.

What are the eight groups in the tournament?

Group A:

Qatar (hosts), 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.

The group stage will be a round-robin format with each of the 32 teams playing three matches. Teams will get three points for a win and one point for a draw. The top two teams from each group will advance to the last 16.

The knockout rounds will consist of one-off matches, which may go to extra time and then penalties to decide the winner.

The third-place play-off between the two semi-final losers will take place on December 17 at the Khalifa International Stadium.


When is the final of FIFA World Cup 2022?
The World Cup final will be played on Sunday, 18 December, which is Qatar National Day. The match will start at 1500 GMT (6 PM local time).


Which stadium is hosting the World Cup 2022 final?

The 80,000-capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium, 15 km north of central Doha and the largest venue for the tournament, will host the World Cup title match.


Who are the favorites to win the World Cup 2022?

According to bookmakers, five-time champion Brazil is a strong contender to win the title.

Originally published at Pen 18