It’s that time of year again. Or should we say, it’s that time of every four years again, and you may be asking yourself, when is World Cup 2022? It has been four years since France took home the title, and the highly anticipated worldwide soccer spectacle is set to kick off in just a few short weeks.
When Is World Cup 2022?
World Cup 2022 begins on November 20, 2022, and concludes with the final on December 18, 2022.
This year, Qatar will have the honor of hosting the world’s largest soccer tournament. This will be the first-ever World Cup to be held during winter, and it could be an interesting factor in regard to the athletes’ fitness.
Get ready to see plenty of this in a couple of weeks 🤩🏆 pic.twitter.com/PWtA0y2DhE
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 1, 2022
Let’s take a look at the upcoming schedule as the event approaches.
World Cup Dates: Full Schedule
The World Cup 2022 will begin with group play as 32 teams will compete in eight groups.
The first game will take place on November 20 between the host country, Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt stadium. The tournament will conclude exactly one week before Christmas, making it just another day to celebrate as we wait to see which country will be victorious.
Here’s the schedule and noteworthy World Cup dates:
- Group play – November 20 to December 2
- Round of 16 – December 3 to December 6
- Quarterfinals – December 9-10
- Semifinals – December 13-14
- Third-Place Match – December 17
- Final – December 18
