In case you've been wondering: When is the 2022 World Cup? It is an international football competition that will be held in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December. This quadrennial event is a huge deal, and we will cover the important details of this upcoming tournament. Read on to learn all about the fixtures, when the first game will take place, and more! Below are some updates for world cup betting odds 2022.
Nov. 20
The World Cup in Qatar will open a day earlier than scheduled. The opening ceremony will take place on Nov. 20 before the host nation's game against Ecuador. Originally, the World Cup would have opened with two matches. The opening ceremony is usually held before the first game of the tournament. However, the decision to move the World Cup to Nov. 20 has been welcomed by World Cup organizers. The move will make the tournament more accessible to a larger audience.
Final scheduled for Dec. 18
The World Cup will be played over two phases. In the group stage, 32 nations will play four games apiece. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the knockout stage. The knockout round matches will start at 10 a.m. ET and last for two hours. The final will be held on Dec. 18 at a venue with an attendance capacity of 80,000. As the tournament's host, Qatar qualified automatically.
Matches will kick off at 6 p.m. local time
The first day of World Cup 2022 will feature four games in each group. England will face Iran in the opening match at 4 p.m. local time at Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan. The second day will feature matches between Ecuador and Panama, which will kick off at 6 p.m. local time at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The final will take place on December 10 and will feature the winners of the four group games.
Changes to fixture list for World Cup 2022
The fixtures for World Cup 2022 have been announced. However, there have been a number of changes. The opening ceremony and the first match between Qatar and Ecuador have been brought forward a day. This will affect the dates of several other games. The first match between Qatar and Ecuador was originally pencilled in for Monday, November 21, and the Netherlands' match against Senegal will be played on Thursday, November 22. The match between England and Senegal will be played on November 23, while Qatar will play on the following day.
Ticket sales for World Cup 2022
Ticket sales for the World Cup in Qatar are already slow, but FIFA promises to give an update in September, so fans can start planning their trip. In the meantime, the fans can also check out GiveMeSport for the latest news on football. The world's largest football tournament will take place in Qatar, for the first time. The first match will be played on 20 November, against Ecuador. The World Cup is scheduled for the second half of the year, and it's expected to be one of the most crowded World Cups ever.
