FIFA World Cup 2022

[Lineker]

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GROUP A

 QATAR (hosts)
 ECUADOR
 SENEGAL
 NETHERLANDS

GROUP B

 ENGLAND
 IRAN
 UNITED STATES
 WALES

GROUP C

 ARGENTINA
 SAUDI ARABIA
 MEXICO
 POLAND

GROUP D

 FRANCE
 AUSTRALIA
 DENMARK
 TUNISIA

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

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Group stage

Monday, November 21^st

Senegal vs Holland – Al Thumama Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
England vs Iran – Khalifa International Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Qatar vs Ecuador – Al Bayt Stadium, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
USA vs Wales/Scotland/Ukraine – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Tuesday, November 22^nd

Argentina vs Saudi Arabia – Lusail Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Denmark vs Tunisia – Education City Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Mexico vs Poland – Stadium 974, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
France vs Peru/UAE/Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Wednesday, November 23^rd

Morocco vs Croatia – Al Bayt Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Germany vs Japan – Khalifa International Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Spain vs Costa Rica/New Zealand – Al Thumama Stadium, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
Belgium vs Canada – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Thursday, November 24^th

Switzerland vs Cameroon – Al Janoub Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Uruguay vs South Korea – Education City Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Portugal vs Ghana – Stadium 974, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
Brazil vs Serbia – Lusail Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Friday, November 25^th

Wales/Scotland/Ukraine v Iran – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Qatar vs Senegal – Al Thumama Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Holland vs Ecuador – Khalifa International Stadium, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
England vs USA – Al Bayt Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Saturday, November 26^th

Tunisia vs Peru/UAE/Australia – Al Janoub Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Poland vs Saudi Arabia – Education City Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
France vs Denmark – Stadium 974, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
Argentina vs Mexico – Lusail Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Sunday, November 27^th

Japan vs Costa Rica/New Zealand – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT
Belgium vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Croatia vs Canada – Khalifa International Stadium, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
Spain vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Monday, November 28^th

Cameroon vs Serbia – Al Janoub Stadium, 10.00 GMT, 05.00 ET, 02.00 PT’
South Korea vs Ghana – Education City Stadium, 13.00 GMT, 09.00 ET, 05.00 PT
Brazil vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, 16.00 GMT, 11.00 ET, 08.00 PT
Portugal vs Uruguay – Lusail Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Tuesday, November 29^th

Holland vs Qatar – Al Bayt Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Ecuador vs Senegal – Khalifa International Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Iran vs USA – Al Thumama Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT
Wales/Scotland/Ukraine vs England – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Wednesday, November 30^th

Peru/UAE/Australia vs Denmark – Al Janoub Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Tunisia vs France – Education City Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Poland vs Argentina – Stadium 974, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT
Saudi Arabia vs Mexico – Lusail Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Thursday, December 1^st

Croatia vs Belgium – Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Canada vs Morocco – Al Thumama Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Japan vs Spain – Khalifa International Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT
Costa Rica/New Zealand vs Germany – Al Bayt Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Friday, December 2^nd

Ghana vs Uruguay – Al Janoub Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
South Korea v Portugal – Education City Stadium, 15.00 GMT, 10.00 ET, 07.00 PT
Serbia vs Switzerland – Stadium 974, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT
Cameroon vs Brazil – Lusail Stadium, 19.00 GMT, 14.00 ET, 11.00 PT

Round of 16

Saturday December 3^rd

Winners of Group A vs. Runners-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm BST)
Winners of Group C vs. Runners-up of Group D (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 7pm)

Sunday December 4^th

Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 3pm)
Winners of Group B vs. Runners-up of Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm)

Monday December 5^th

Winners of Group E vs. Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah; kick-off 3pm)
Winners of Group G vs. Runners-up of Group H (Stadium 974, Doha; kick-off 7pm)

Tuesday December 6^th

Winners of Group F vs. Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)
Winners of Group H vs. Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm)

Quarter-finals

Friday December 9^th

Winners of 53 vs. Winners of 54 (Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)
Winners of 49 vs. Winners of 50 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; 3pm)

Saturday December 10^th

Winners of 55 vs. Winners of 56 (Al Thumama Stadium, Doha; kick-off 3pm)
Winners of 51 vs. Winners of 52 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm)

Semi-finals

Tuesday December 13^th
Winners of 57 vs. Winners of 58 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm)

Wednesday December 14^th
Winners of 59 vs. Winners of 60 (Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor; kick-off 7pm)

Third-place play-off

Saturday December 17^th
Losers of 61 vs. Losers of 62 (Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan; kick-off 3pm)

Final

Sunday December 18^th
Winners of 61 vs. Winners of 62 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail; kick-off 7pm)

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A guide to the eight World Cup stadiums in Qatar

[Bobfoc]

I think I'm looking forward to the draw more than I am the actual tournament.

[gunnar hendershow]

Aw hell yeah joint Qatar/FIFA propaganda under the guise of a neat mascot.

[Colly]

When does this start proper, I'm already bored of the buildup. Also how the fuck has journeyman midfielder Jermaine Jenas managed to get an official job?

[Szumi]

Is the sports washing as terrible on TV over in England as it is in America? It's disgusting here.

[gunnar hendershow]

FS1 guessing that we'd rather hear Alexi Lalas talk as opposed to watching the opening ceremony hoopla was misguided.

[Bobfoc]

6 minutes ago, Szumi - A Polack said:

Is the sports washing as terrible on TV over in England as it is in America? It's disgusting here.

They've talked quite a bit about the social and political issues on BBC.

[gunnar hendershow]

7 minutes ago, Szumi - A Polack said:

Is the sports washing as terrible on TV over in England as it is in America? It's disgusting here.

Fox, for probably obvious reasons, is the last media company I'd expect to really do anything to call attention to the human rights and social issues. 

[Adam]

What is that tournament logo actually supposed to be?

[Malenko]

2 minutes ago, Adam said:

What is that tournament logo actually supposed to be?

The swooping curves of the emblem represent the undulations of desert dunes and the unbroken loop depicts both the number eight – a reminder of the eight astonishing stadiums that will host matches – and the infinity symbol, reflecting the interconnected nature of the event. Besides echoing the shape of the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy, the emblem’s central form takes inspiration from a traditional woollen shawl. During winter months, shawls are worn around the world and in the Arab and Gulf region in particular by a variety of people and in various styles.

[Bobfoc]

That was a rousing and inspirational propaganda video.

[Lineker]

Group B for England!

[Bobfoc]

Why do they have to bother with these red balls if all the Pot 1 teams are going to be in position 1 anyway? Seems like a waste of time.

[Lineker]

England and USA in the same group!

[DavidMarrio]

I don't know whether I can get fully behind this World Cup for the obvious reasons around human rights etc. I just don't feel invested in this at all. I'm sure come the actual tournament I'll get into the football but ATM it's just shrugging shoulders 

[Bobfoc]

3 minutes ago, Lineker said:

England and USA in the same group!

If Australia and Senegal or Serbia go into that group as well, we could have a repeat of that silly "EASY" acronym one of the tabloids came up with in 2010.

[gunnar hendershow]

Just now, Bobfoc said:

If Australia and Senegal or Serbia go into that group as well, we could have a repeat of that silly "EASY" acronym one of the tabloids came up with in 2006.

With the US in that group I'm afraid you're assured Ghana.

Ohhhh Spain and Germany in Group E. Spicy!!

[Lineker]

England, USA, Iran. Explosive.

[Bobfoc]

England v Iran on the first day of the tournament.

[gunnar hendershow]

1 minute ago, Bobfoc said:

England v Iran on the first day of the tournament.

Netherlands v Senegal as well. That's a good one.