2022 FIFA World Cup: Which all teams are participating?
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32 Countries to fight for the FIFA World Cup
The qualifying rounds for the FIFA World Cup 2022 have been concluded before the ultimate championship, which will take place in November and December of this year. The names of the nations playing in the competition are now public, and the path to the finale has been constructed.
In 2010, Qatar was granted the opportunity to host the 2022 World Cup. To win the hosting rights, the Gulf nation outlasted four other competitors. On the list were countries like Australia, South Korea, Japan, and the United States.
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How many countries will feature in the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
32 nations are scheduled to contest in Qatar. Aside from the host country, which gets an automatic slot in the tournament, the remaining 31 teams must qualify through their respective continental governing bodies:
Asia (AFC), Europe (UEFA), Africa (CAF), North America/Central America/Caribbean (CONCACAF), and South America (CONMEBOL) are the continents represented.
Who are the teams appearing in the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Europe has fielded 13 nations to the World Cup in Qatar. The FIFA 2022 World Cup will also comprise six sides from Asia, five from Africa, and four each from North and South America.
Furthermore, two slots were added through the intercontinental playoff qualifying rounds. For one of the spots, Australia (Asia) defeated Peru (South America), and Costa Rica (the Caribbean) won the other.
Advanced countries for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Asia:
- Qatar
- Iran
- South Korea
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- Australia
Europe:
- Germany
- England
- France
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Spain
- Wales
- Denmark
- Portugal
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Poland
- Serbia
South America:
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Ecuador
Africa:
- Ghana
- Senegal
- Tunisia
- Morocco
- Cameroon
North America:
- Canada
- The USA
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
How many games will the 2022 World Cup feature?
Over the term of the 28-day World Cup, 64 games will be conducted. The group stage contains 48 matchups, and the knockout phase includes 16 games.
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2022 final take place?
The biggest stadium constructed by Qatar for the competition, Lusail Iconic Stadium, with a capacity of 80,000, will host the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.
What are the World Cup’s timeline and layout?
Throughout the group stage, which will last for 12 days and features four encounters every day, the winners and runners-up advance to the round of 16. The 16 sides from the group stage will progress on to the single-game knockout rounds (Round of 16; quarterfinal; semifinal; final) where the victor qualifies while the loser is relegated.
What are the venues for the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Education City Stadium, and Al Janoub Stadium are the eight stadiums where the group fixtures will be played.
The inaugural encounter between Qatar and Ecuador will be held at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. The Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, will host the Finale game.
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