The path to glory has now been laid out, as FIFA has revealed the World Cup Qatar 2022 match schedule.
The much-anticipated tournament will not kick off with a match featuring the host nation, but will instead start at Al Thumama Stadium with Senegal versus the Netherlands.
Group stages will run from Monday November 21 until Friday December 2, with the round of 16 running between Saturday December 3 and Tuesday December 6.
The quarter-finals will be held on Friday December 9 and Saturday December 10, followed by the semi-finals on Tuesday December 13 and Wednesday December 14.
The showdown for third place will happen on Saturday December 17, followed by the final on Sunday December 18 – which coincides with Qatar National Day.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match schedule:
Monday November 21 – Group stages
- Senegal v Netherlands – 1pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group A)
- England v Iran – 4pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group B)
- Qatar v Ecuador – 7pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group A)
- USA v Wales – 10pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group B)
Tuesday November 22
- Argentina v Saudi Arabia – 1pm, Lusail Stadium (Group C)
- Denmark v Tunisia – 4pm, Education City Stadium (Group D)
- Mexico v Poland – 7pm, Stadium 974 (Group C)
- France v Australia– 10pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group D)
Wednesday November 23
- Morocco v Croatia – 1pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group F)
- Germany v Japan – 4pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group E)
- Spain v Costa Rica – 7pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group E)
- Belgium v Canada – 10pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group F)
Thursday November 24
- Switzerland v Cameroon – 1pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group G)
- Uruguay v South Korea – 4pm, Education City Stadium (Group H)
- Portugal v Ghana – 7pm, Stadium 974 (Group H)
- Brazil v Serbia – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Group G)
Friday November 25
- Wales v Iran – 1pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group B)
- Qatar v Senegal – 4pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group A)
- Netherlands v Ecuador – 7pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group A)
- England v USA – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group B)
Saturday November 26
- Tunisia v Australia – 1pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group D)
- Poland v Saudi Arabia – 4pm, Education City Stadium (Group C)
- France v Denmark – 7pm, Stadium 974 (Group D)
- Argentina v Mexico – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Group C)
Sunday November 27
- Japan v Costa Rica – 1pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group E)
- Belgium v Morocco –4pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group F)
- Croatia v Canada – 7pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group F)
- Spain v Germany – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group E)
Monday November 28
- Cameroon v Serbia – 1pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group G)
- South Korea v Ghana – 4pm, Education City Stadium (Group H)
- Brazil v Switzerland – 7pm, Stadium 974 (Group G)
- Portugal v Uruguay – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Group H)
Tuesday November 29
- Netherlands v Qatar – 6pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group A)
- Ecuador v Senegal – 6pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group A)
- Iran v USA – 10pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group B)
- Wales v England – 10pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group B)
Wednesday November 30
- Tunisia v France – 6pm, Education City Stadium (Group D)
- Australia v Denmark – 6pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group D)
- Saudi Arabia v Mexico – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Group C)
- Poland v Argentina – 10pm, Stadium 974 (Group C)
Thursday December 1
- Canada v Morocco – 6pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Group F)
- Croatia v Belgium – 6pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Group F)
- Costa Rica v Germany – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Group E)
- Japan v Spain – 10pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Group E)
Friday December 2
- South Korea v Portugal – 6pm, Education City Stadium (Group H)
- Ghana v Uruguay – 6pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Group H)
- Cameroon v Brazil – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Group G)
- Serbia v Switzerland – 10pm, Stadium 974 (Group G)
Saturday December 3 – Round of 16
- 1A v 2B – 6pm, Khalifa International Stadium (Match 49)
- 1C v 2D – 10pm, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (Match 50)
Sunday December 4
- 1D v 2C – 6pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Match 52)
- 1B v 2A – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Match 51)
Monday December 5
- 1E v 2F – 6pm, Al Janoub Stadium (Match 53)
- 1G v 2H – 10pm, Stadium 974 (Match 54)
Tuesday December 6
- 1F v 2E – 6pm, Education City Stadium (Match 55)
- 1H v 2G – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Match 56)
Friday December 9 – Quarter-finals
- Winner match 53 v winner match 54 – 6pm, Education City Stadium (Match 58)
- Winner match 49 v winner match 50 – 10pm, Lusail Stadium (Match 57)
Saturday December 10
- Winner match 55 v winner match 56 – 6pm, Al Thumama Stadium (Match 60)
- Winner match 51 v winner match 52 – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium (Match 59)
Tuesday December 13 – Semi-finals
- Winner match 57 v winner match 58 – 10pm, Lusail Stadium
Wednesday December 14
- Winner match 59 v winner match 60 – 10pm, Al Bayt Stadium
Saturday December 17
- Third place match – 6pm, Khalifa International Stadium
Sunday December 18
- Final match – 6pm, Lusail Stadium
We’ll be updating this FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 match schedule throughout the tournament, so keep your eyes glued to timeoutdoha.com/sport-wellbeing.
Plus, you can find out more about the tournament on FIFA.com.
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