The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching, and with it comes a whole host of changes. For one, the tournament will be held in Qatar for the first time in its history. This presents a unique set of challenges for both fans and teams alike. In addition, there have been changes to the qualifying process for the tournament. A total of 32 teams will compete in the 2022 World Cup.This year, there will also be an expanded playoff system to determine which teams make it to the final tournament. Finally, we will now know all of the team names that will be competing in Qatar. From familiar faces to new additions, there are sure to be some surprises in store for fans come 2022.
Where can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 live on TV in India?
Sports18 is the only Indian TV channel that will broadcast the World Cup matches live this summer. Users must subscribe to Sports18, as well as their respective DTH providers, in order to be able to watch these matches on TV.
Where can I watch the World Cup 2022 in India?
You’ll be able to watch the World Cup 2022 matches on the Jio Cinema app– live and for free! You can get here free stream as well as other related content, in five different languages: English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Bengali.
FIFA World Cup 2022 Teams
| Pot 1 | Pot 2 | Pot 3 | Pot 4 |
| Qatar | Mexico | Senegal | Cameroon |
| Brazil | Netherlands | Iran | Canada |
| Belgium | Denmark | Japan | Ecuador |
| France | Germany | Morocco | Saudi Arabia |
| Argentina | Uruguay | Serbia | Ghana |
| England | Switzerland | Poland | Wales |
| Spain | United States | South Korea | Costa Rica |
| Portugal | Croatia | Tunisia | Australia |
Fifa World Cup 2022 Time
| Stage(s) | Local (Qatar) |
USA & Canada (ET) |
UK (GMT) |
Australia (AEDT) |
India (IST) |
| Group stage only | 1 p.m. | 5 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 9 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| Group stage only | 4 p.m. | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 12 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Knockouts only | 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | 2 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Group stage only | 7 p.m. | 11 a.m. | 4 p.m. | 3 a.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Group/Knockouts | 10 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 6 a.m. | 12:30 a.m. |
FIFA World Cup 2022 Groups
| Groups | Teams |
| Group A | Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands. |
| Group B | England, Iran, USA, Wales. |
| Group C | Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. |
| Group D | France, Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia. |
| Group E | Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan. |
| Group F | Belgium, Canada, Morocco, and Croatia. |
| Group G | Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon. |
| Group H | Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea. |
FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule
| Match | Date | Match Details | Venue | Time |
| 1 | November 21 | Qatar vs Ecuador | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 3 | November 21 | Senegal vs Netherlands | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 2 | November 21 | England vs Iran | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 4 | November 22 | USA vs Wales | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 8 | November 23 | Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 7 | November 22 | Mexico vs Poland | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 6 | November 22 | France vs Australia | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 5 | November 22 | Denmark vs Tunisia | Al Janoub Stadium | 3:30 pm |
| 12 | November 23 | Spain vs Costa Rica | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 11 | November 23 | Germany vs Japan | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 10 | November 23 | Belgium vs Canada | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 9 | November 24 | Morocco vs Croatia | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 16 | November 25 | Brazil vs Serbia | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 15 | November 24 | Switzerland vs Cameroon | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 14 | November 24 | Portugal vs Ghana | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 13 | November 24 | Uruguay vs South Korea | Al Janoub Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 20 | November 25 | England vs USA | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 19 | November 25 | Wales vs Iran | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 18 | November 25 | Qatar vs Senegal | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 17 | November 26 | Netherlands vs Ecuador | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 24 | November 27 | France vs Denmark | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 23 | November 26 | Tunisia vs Australia | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 22 | November 26 | Argentina vs Mexico | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 21 | November 26 | Poland vs Saudi Arabia | Al Janoub Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 28 | November 27 | Belgium vs Morocco | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 27 | November 27 | Croatia vs Canada | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 26 | November 27 | Spain vs Germany | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 25 | November 28 | Japan vs Costa Rica | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 32 | November 29 | Portugal vs Uruguay | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 31 | November 28 | South Korea vs Ghana | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 30 | November 28 | Brazil vs Switzerland | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 29 | November 28 | Cameroon vs Serbia | Al Janoub Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 36 | November 29 | Netherlands vs Qatar | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 35 | November 29 | Ecuador vs Senegal | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 34 | November 29 | Wales vs England | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 33 | November 30 | Iran vs USA | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 40 | December 1 | Poland vs Argentina | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 39 | November 30 | Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 38 | November 30 | Tunisia vs France | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 37 | November 30 | Australia vs Denmark | Al Janoub Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 44 | December 1 | Japan vs Spain | Al Bayt Stadium | 3.30 pm |
| 43 | December 1 | Costa Rica vs Germany | Khalifa International Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 42 | December 1 | Croatia vs Belgium | Al Thumama Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 41 | December 2 | Canada vs Morocco | Al Rayyan Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 48 | December 3 | Cameroon vs Brazil | Lusail Stadium | 00:30 am |
| 47 | December 2 | Serbia vs Switzerland | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 9:30 pm |
| 46 | December 2 | South Korea vs Portugal | Education City Stadium | 6:30 pm |
| 45 | December 2 | Ghana vs Uruguay | Al Janoub Stadium | 3.30 pm |
ROUND-OF 16
| Match | Date | Match Details | Time | Venue |
| 49 | December 3 | 1A vs 2B | 8:30 pm | Khalifa International Stadium |
| 50 | December 4 | 1C vs 2D | 00:30 am | Al Rayyan Stadium |
| 51 | December 5 | 1B vs 2A | 00:30 am | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 52 | December 4 | 1D vs 2C | 8:30 pm | Al Thumama Stadium |
| 54 | December 6 | 1G vs 2H | 00:30 am | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium |
| 53 | December 5 | 1E vs 2F | 8:30 pm | Al Janoub Stadium |
| 56 | December 7 | 1H vs 2G | 00:30 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 55 | December 6 | 1F vs 2E | 8:30 pm | Education City Stadium |
| QUARTERFINALS | ||||
| 57 | December 10 | W49 vs W50 | 00:30 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 58 | December 9 | W53 vs W54 | 8:30 pm | Education City Stadium |
| 59 | December 11 | W51 vs W52 | 00:30 am | Al Bayt Stadium |
| 60 | December 10 | W55 vs W56 | 8:30 pm | Al Thumama Stadium |
| SEMIFINALS | ||||
| 61 | December 14 | W57 vs W58 | 00:30 am | Lusail Stadium |
| 62 | December 15 | W59 vs W60 | 00:30 am | Al Bayt Stadium |
| THIRD-PLACE MATCH | ||||
| 63 | December 17 | L61 vs L62 | 8:30 pm | Khalifa International Stadium |
| FINAL | ||||
| 64 | December 18 | W61 vs W62 | 8:30 pm | Lusail Stadium |
The Final With be Held on December 18 at Lusail Stadium
