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Host nation and the day the FIFA World Cup 2022 will begin

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022, Qatar’s National Day. A total of 64 matches will be held over 28 days in eight iconic venues. The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be the first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East.

Participating Teams for FIFA World Cup 2022

A total of 210 teams set out on the journey to the 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup™, 32 made it, including Qatar (the host country), but only one will lift the trophy, which has been won by only eight national teams since the first tournament in 1930.

Match Schedule for FIFA World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022T opening ceremony and Qatar vs. Ecuador match number one have been moved to November 20th at 19:00 (Doha Time) at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor rather than November 21st as previously scheduled.

The group phase will be played from 20 November to 2 December. The knockout phase will begin with the Round of 16 from 3-6 December.

The quarter-finals will be played on 9 and 10 December, with the semi-finals on 13 and 14 December. The play-off for third place will unfold on 17 December, one day before the final.

FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums

The 64 matches of the tournament will take place across eight venues – Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Lusail Stadium, Stadium 974, Education City Stadium, and Al Janoub Stadium.

Official addresses of the stadiums for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Following are the stadiums’ official addresses for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022:

Stadium 974: Building Number 161, Street 210, Zone 29, Doha, Qatar

Al Bayt Stadium: Building Number 125, Street 393, Zone 74, Doha, Qatar

Lusail Stadium: Building Number 660, Street 235, Zone 69, Doha, Qatar

Al Thumama Stadium: Building Number 521, Street 260, Zone 46, Doha, Qatar

Education City Stadium: Building Number 71, Street 2741, Zone 52, Doha, Qatar

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium: Building Number 306, Street 1700, Zone 51, Doha, Qatar

Al Janoub Stadium: Building Number 1707, Street 281, Zone 91, Doha, Qatar

Khalifa International Stadium: Building Number 51, Street 725, Zone 54, Doha, Qatar.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 groups 

Group A 

Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands 

Group B 

England, IR Iran, USA, and Wales 

Group C 

Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, 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, and Cameroon 

Group H 

Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, and the Korea Republic 

Facilities for Disabled people in Qatar for FIFA World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup being held in Qatar is significantly improving accessibility for people with disabilities in the nation.

The Accessibility Forum was created in 2016 by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) to guarantee that tournament venue and larger public infrastructure satisfy the needs of the disabled community.

The “Accessibility Forum” makes sure that the most significant national stakeholders, such as people with disabilities, have a direct say in how the competition will be remembered by future generations. According to Khaled Al Suwaidi, director of stakeholder relations at the SC, “We wanted to make sure that Qatar was more accessible during the World Cup while also establishing new benchmarks for how to host accessible sporting events.”


According to Ikrami Ahmad, a member of the Accessibility Forum who is blind, “there has been a noticeable difference across the nation in recent years.” “Accessibility is more popular,regardless of the price or return on investment. It is regarded as a human right, and World Cup fans visiting Qatar will feel this commitment.

Covid guidelines for FIFA World Cup 2022

• The Qatar COVID-19 Travel & Return Policy, which was updated on August 31, 2022, by the Ministry of Public Health, is advised reading for spectators at this year’s FIFA World Cup.
• Visitors entering Qatar for the FIFA World Cup must go through the following COVID-19 testing procedures regardless of their vaccination status.
• Visitors six years of age and older are required to show a certified negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained no more than 48 hours prior to departure time or a certified negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) result obtained no more than 24 hours prior to departure time. Presenting the test results at the airport check-in counter is required. NB: The test must be carried out at a hospital in the nation of origin. Travel-related RAT self-tests are useless. Children under the age of six are exempt from having to submit a negative COVID-19 test before traveling to Qatar.
• Regardless of their vaccination history or country of origin, visitors to Qatar are not subject to quarantine.
  According to recommendations from the Ministry of Public Health, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 while in Qatar must isolate themselves.
• Visitors are not required to take the COVID-19 test once they’ve arrived in Qatar.
• Visitors are not required to take the COVID-19 exam before leaving Qatar. However, visitors should confirm the conditions in their country of destination and follow any relevant COVID-19 travel regulations.

Ticket for FIFA World Cup 2022

Hayya card for FIFA World Cup 2022

For international ticket holders, a Hayya Card and an entry visa to the State of Qatar are required in addition to your match ticket. Between November 10 and December 23, it also provides cost-free public transportation.

The Qatari government has mandated that all local and foreign spectators attending FIFA World Cup 2022 matches apply for a Hayya Card. After purchasing their tickets, all foreign spectators must confirm their lodging arrangements to enter the State of Qatar and enter the stadium.

Apart from Hayya, Card, The Ehteraz app is a Covid-19 notification app that is mandatory when you prepare for your immigration at the airport.

FIFA Fan Festival:

During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Qatar will be a hive of events and activities, with a calendar jam-packed with art exhibitions, live concerts, and culinary festivals all over the city. One of these activities is the FIFA fan festival.

The FIFA Fan Festival is the world’s greatest football party. It is the ideal location for live FIFA World Cup matches, as well as an exciting mix of music and entertainment, all of which are free on match days.

The FIFA Fan Festival is an essential part of the FIFA World Cup experience in the host country and each Host City. The FIFA Fan Festival has something for everyone, whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a casual fan, or a music and event enthusiast.

What the FIFA Fan Festival has in store for visitors:

• Enjoy the FIFA World Cup in a historic setting.
• In a World Cup atmosphere, watch live broadcasts of matches.
• Enjoy lively music and entertainment programs.
• Celebrate with both international and domestic fans.
• Take in the local flavor of the host country and host city.
• Take advantage of innovative sponsor activations and exclusive offerings.
• Enjoy culinary highlights in a one-of-a-kind setting.
• Visit the Official Store, where you can purchase exclusive licensed merchandise.

The FIFA Fan Festival will run concurrently with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will be open every day of the tournament, beginning on June 20, 2022. From November to December 18, 2022.

The event will take place in Al Bidda Park, which is located between the Westbay area and the Souq Waqif.
The venue will be open from two hours before the first match kicks off on each matchday until one hour after the last match of the day. The FIFA Fan Festival is free of charge and open to everyone.

Facilities to arrive and leave FIFA fan festival:

Metro Services:

The Red and Green Lines of the Doha Metro directly serve Al Bidda Park.

• Getting to the location: Red Line’s Corniche station is the closest metro stop, but Red and Green Lines’ Al Bidda station is also an option for visitors.

• Directions for leaving the venue: fans will be sent either north to the Red Line’s West Bay-Qatar Energy metro station or south to the Al Bidda metro station (Red and Green Lines). The FIFA Fan Festival site cannot be left from the Corniche station.

Bus services:

• The West Bay and Souq Waqif areas will be connected by the Corniche shuttle service. Fans will be transported to the FIFA Fan Festival from their lodging in and around these areas via the B and C ring roads shuttle services.

•Bus service will run from 8:00 until 2:00.

Tournament bus services:

From the FIFA Fan Festival stadium express bus hub, take a direct bus to the stadium.

Bus operations will begin four hours before kickoff and end 90 minutes after the final whistle.

Taxis and ride-sharing:

• The drop-off and pick-up points for taxis and ride-sharing services are located at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex.