2022 FIFA World Cup: What are the different groups at the tournament?

2022 FIFA World Cup: What are the different groups at the tournament?

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Just a few weeks remain till the FIFA World Cup 2022, and every nation has been listed. Now that the group stage fixtures are determined, one can start to predict which teams will likely have the highest chance of moving on to the knockout stages.

The ultimate World Cup group stage allocation has been completed, and the complete list of groupings is now available. 32 teams, comprising the Three Lions and the host country, have acknowledged their eligibility for the tournament.

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Wales overcame Ukraine’s opposition to go to their first World Cup since 1958, and they were later accompanied by countries like Australia and Costa Rica. Hosts Qatar was grouped with Ecuador, the Netherlands, and Senegal in Group A; in Group B, England was paired with the United States, Iran, and Wales.

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The defending champs France will begin their title defense in Group D along with Denmark, Tunisia, and Australia. Brazil, one of the championship’s heavyweights this year, is in Group G with Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar groups:

  • 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
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  • 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

When will the FIFA World Cup group stage start?

The competition was scheduled to begin on November 21, 2022. But to allow the host country to feature in the championship’s opening match, the opening date was advanced by one day. On November 20, 2022, Qatar will face Ecuador in the competition’s opening match. Starting on November 20 and continuing until December 2, there will be group stage matches every day.

What are the dates of the FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16 and quarter-finals?

On December 3, the knockout stage, also known as the round of 16, begins. Matches in the round of 16 continue through December 6th. The quarterfinals are held on December 9 and 10, respectively.

When is the FIFA World Cup Semi-Final and Final?

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The first semi-final will be held on December 13 and the second semi-final will be held on December 14. On December 17, a contest for third place will be conducted. Meanwhile, the championship game, which will determine the contest’s victors, will take place on December 18.

In 2022, Qatar will be host to the world’s finest football championship, featuring international superstars like Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Mbappe, Benzema, and Kane. After France won the title of world champion four years ago, the FIFA Men’s World Cup trophy is now available for grabs.

With recognized footballing countries like Brazil, Belgium, Argentina, England, Germany, Portugal, Senegal, South Korea, and numerous others vying for triumph and a fresh chapter in football history, the odds are higher than ever.

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