The FIFA World Cup 2022 is around the corner and feels much closer, the fixtures, match locations, timing, and most of the information are now in public access. People are excited to watch the big event in Qatar for the first time in world cup history.
The group teams, group stage, and knockout stage matches are all finalized, and discussions about which team is likely to move forward to the next stage have begun.
The schedule for the matches is an absolute dream for game fans and allows fans to feast on football at the top level. The World Cup 2022 matches will begin on Monday, November 21, and end with the final on 18th December 2022.
Qualifiers And Groups Of FIFA World Cup 2022
Thirty-two teams will be competing for the World Cup 2022 trophy in eight groups, each group of four teams. Twenty-nine of the qualifying teams are known.
Ukraine, Scotland, and Wales will participate in the tournament as play-off winners. On 13-14 June, the intercontinental play-offs will occur in Qatar. UAE or Australia or Peru + new Zealand or Costa Rica will be taking the two remaining places.
Group A members are Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands. Group B includes England, the USA, Ukraine/Wales/Scotland, and Iran. In Group C, teams are from Argentina, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Poland. Group D consists of France, Denmark, Australia/UAE/Peru, and Tunisia.
Spain, New Zealand/ Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan, are in group E. Members of group F include Canada, Croatia, Belgium, and Morocco. Football teams from Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia, and Cameroon are in Group G. Portugal, South Korea, Ghana, and Uruguay are in Group H.
Refereeing And Officials Appointments For World Cup 2022
The FIFA Referees Committee has announced names of the members that will perform their services as referees, assistant referees, and video officials in the matches. According to the committee chairman Pierluigi Collina, the high refereeing standards contributed to the success of the last tournament, and they will do their best to perform even better in the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Thirty-six referees, sixty-nine assistant referees, and 24 video officials will be providing their expertise in the FIFA World Cup 2022. The committee will observe the performance of the selected match officials.
Every match official selected for the games will undergo systematic monitoring in the next few months. Officials will undergo a final assessment of the physical, technical, and medical aspects in the coming months to ensure the match officials are in their best condition before beginning the Football tournament.
Three women referees and three female assistant referees will be offering their services. The chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee hopes that selection of female referees will become normal, and in the coming World Cups will no longer perceive as something sensational.
The First And Lasts Of The Tournament And Host Preparations
There are a lot of decisions that make this tournament the first of its kind. Qatar has become the first Arab and second Asian country to host FIFA World Cup and has been preparing for the tournament since 2019. The preparation procedure did experience some difficulties during the COVID pandemic situation. But organizers were able to fill in the gap in preparations by working hard day and night.
Due to the harsh summers of Qatar changes in the dates of World Cup matches were made, and the tournament that would have occurred from May to July 2022 will now take place during the winter season. The gala will be the first to begin in late November and end around mid-December. Since the 1978 edition, this tournament will be the shortest of all as it is only 28 days long.
Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 will be the first tournament in the Middle East. The host country has invested a lot in its preparation and construction of new stadiums to make it a success.
The mega event will also be the first most compact World Cup as all eight stadiums are within a radius of 55 kilometers from Doha, making it convenient for fans. All venues have the latest cooling systems, protecting fans from summer desert heat.
For the first time women referees and assistant referees will perform official duties at the FIFA World Cup 2022 men’s tournament. The gala will also be the last of its kind featuring 32 teams as the number will rise to 48 teams for the World Cup 2026.
In twenty-eight days, total 64-matches will be played in eight venues located in five cities, each city located at a distance of 46 miles from each other. 800,000 World Cup 2022 tickets are likely to be sold, and FIFA will initiate selling the tickets.
Group Stage –Times in UK, Venue Or Match Location
During the group stage of twelve days, fans can watch four matches a day. The winners and runner-ups will progress towards the round of 16. There will also be a third-place play-off game one day before the final on December 17.
Matches on Monday, November 21
Group A: the Netherlands against Senegal will play at the Thumama Stadium, Al Khor, at 10 am.
Group B: Iran against England will play at Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, at 1 p.m.
Group A: Ecuador will play opposite Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, at 4 p.m.
Group B: USA vs Wales/Scotland/Ukraine will occur at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, at 7 p.m.
Matches On Tuesday, November 22
Group C: Argentina will play against Saudi Arabia at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, at 10 a.m.
Group D: Tunisia will play opposite Denmark at Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan, at 1 pm
Group C: Mexico will be the opponent of Poland at Stadium 974, Doha, at 4 pm
Group D: UAE?Peru/Australia will play against France at Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, at 7 pm
Matches on Wednesday, November 23
Group F: Morocco will play against Croatia at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, at 10:00 a.m.
Group E: Germany with play against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium Al Rayyan at 1:00 p.m.
Group E: Spain will play against Costa Rica/New Zealand at Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor, at 4:00 p.m.
Group F: Belgium versus Canada will be played at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan at 7:00 p.m.
Matches on Thursday, November 24
Group G: Switzerland will play opposite Cameron at Al Janoub Stadium, at 10 a.m.
Group H: South Korea will play against Uruguay at Education City Stadium Al Rayyan at 1 p.m.
Group H: Portugal opposite Ghana match will play at Stadium 974, Doha, at 4:00 p.m.
Group G: Serbia will play against Brazil at Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail, at 7:00 p.m.
Matches on Friday, November 25
Group B: Scotland/ Ukraine/ Wales versus Iran will be played at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium Al Rayyan at 10:00 a.m.
Group A: Qatar will play against Senegal at Al Thumama Stadium, Al Khor, at 1:00 p.m.
Group A: Netherland will play against Ecuador at International Stadium Al Rayyan at 4:00 p.m.
Group B: England versus the USA will play at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, at 7:00 p.m.
Matches on Saturday, November 26
Groups C: UAE/Australia/ Peru against Tunisia will play at Al Janoub Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
Group C: Poland will play against Saudi Arabia at Education City Stadium at 1:00 p.m.
Group D: Denmark and France will face each other at Stadium 974 in Doha at 4:00 p.m.
Group C: Argentina and Mexico will be battling for the round of 16 in Lusail Iconic Stadium at 7:00 p.m.
Matches on Sunday, November 27
Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica/New Zealand will be played at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
Group F: Belgium will play opposite Morocco in Al Thumama Stadium Al Khor at 1:00 p.m.
Group F: Canada will be battling Croatia at Khalifa International Stadium Al Ryan at 4:00 p.m.
Group E: Germany and Spain will be facing each other at Al Bayt Stadium at 7. p.m.
Matches on Monday, November 28
Group G: Cameron versus Serbia will play at Al Janoub Stadium at 10:00 a.m.
Group G: South Korea and Ghana will face each other in Education City Stadium Al Ryan kick at 1:00 p.m.
Group H: Brazil vs Switzerland will play at Stadium 974, Doha, at 4:00 p.m.
Group H: At the Lusail Iconic Stadium Portugal will face Uruguay at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 29
Group A: Qatar Vs the Netherlands at Al Bayt Stadium 3. p.m.
Group A: Senegal against Ecuador at Khalifa International Stadium Rayyan, 3. p.m.
Group B: England Vs Ukraine/Wales/Scotland at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium, 7. pm.
Group B: USA v Iran at Al Thumama Stadium, 7. p.m.
Matches On Wednesday, November 29
Group D: Tunisia vs France at Education City Stadium, 3 pm
Group D: UAE/Australia/Peru vs Denmark at Al Janoub Stadium, 3 pm
Group C: Poland vs Argentina (Stadium 974, Doha; 7 pm)
Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7 pm)
Matches On Thursday, December 1
Group F: Canada vs Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium, 3 pm
Group F: Croatia vs Belgium at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 3 pm
Group E: Costa Rica/New Zealand vs Germany at Al Bayt Stadium, 7 pm
Group E: Japan vs Spain at Khalifa International Stadium, 7 pm
Matches On Friday, December 2
Group G: South Korea vs Portugal (Education City Stadium, 3 pm)
Group G: Ghana vs Uruguay (Al Janoub Stadium, 3 pm)
Group H: Serbia vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, Doha 7 pm)
Group H: Cameroon vs Brazil (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 7 pm)
The round of 16 for World Cup 2022 will continue from 3rd to 6th December. Quarterfinals will be conducted on 9th and 10th December. Semi-finals matches will occur on the 13th and 14th of December.
On the 17th match of the semifinal, runner-ups will be conducted to determine the third position holder in the tournament. The Final will occur at 3 pm in Lusail Iconic Stadium. The knock-out UK time for semi-finals and quarter-finals is mostly 3 pm and 7 pm.
Controversies Involving The Host Of World Cup 2022
Qatar is, and has been making preparations to make the event a success. But some people are not happy about it being the host country. Media outlets and many other groups have concerns over the selection and suitability of the country to host the event.
Sepp Blatter, former banned FIFA president, once said that selecting Qatar for Hosting the gala a mistake. However, later Blatter shared remarks that allegations of corruption, including sponsors and other issues, were likely linked to discrimination and racism.
Some of the fans belonging to the LGBT community have concerns over Qatar being the host because homosexuality is illegal under its law. Critics also said that the selected host bans drinking alcohol.
The CEO of Qatar World cup 2022 – Hassan Abdulla al Thawadi – clarified that the country will permit alcohol consumption during the tournament. Even though consuming alcohol publically will not be permissible.
The issue of mistreatment of migrant workers also was highlighted by some critics. The government of Qatar has made reforms concerning labor and is implementing the improved reforms to ensure the safety of workers.
FIFA is also observing the issues and what the host did to tackle them. Some corruption claims came under light, and the sponsors requested FIFA to investigate them. There is no evidence yet regarding the controversies, and investigations are under process.
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