The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and the excitement is building! With 32 teams from all over the world vying for the ultimate prize in football, there’s sure to be something for everyone. But who are the teams that have qualified for the tournament? And what are their chances of winning?
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the teams that have qualified for the 2022 World Cup, as well as their chances of success. We’ll also provide a brief overview of the tournament format and schedule, so you can be prepared for all the action.
So without further ado, let’s get started!
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Group
Team
FIFA Ranking
Group A
Qatar
21
Group A
Ecuador
46
Group A
Senegal
20
Group A
Netherlands
10
Group B
England
5
Group B
Iran
23
Group B
United States
15
Group B
Wales
18
Group C
Argentina
4
Group C
Saudi Arabia
51
Group C
Mexico
12
Group C
Poland
26
Group D
France
3
Group D
Denmark
11
Group D
Tunisia
35
Group D
Australia
42
Group E
Spain
7
Group E
Germany
1
Group E
Japan
23
Group E
Costa Rica
31
Group F
Belgium
2
Group F
Canada
33
Group F
Morocco
24
Group F
Croatia
16
Group G
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is the 22nd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022. It will be the first World Cup held in the Arab world and the second in Asia after South Korea and Japan in 2002.
Qualifying Teams
A total of 32 teams will compete in the World Cup. The host nation, Qatar, qualified automatically. The remaining 31 teams will qualify through regional qualifying competitions.
List of Qualified Teams
The following 31 teams have qualified for the World Cup:
Qatar (host)
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Cameroon
Canada
Croatia
Denmark
Ecuador
England
France
Germany
Ghana
Iran
Japan
Korea Republic
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
Nigeria
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Spain
Switzerland
Tunisia
Uruguay
How Teams Qualified
The teams qualified for the World Cup through the following regional qualifying competitions:
Africa: 5 teams from the CAF qualifying tournament
Asia: 4 teams from the AFC qualifying tournament
Europe: 13 teams from the UEFA qualifying tournament
North America and Central America: 3 teams from the CONCACAF qualifying tournament
Oceania: 1 team from the OFC qualifying tournament
South America: 4 teams from the CONMEBOL qualifying tournament
Notable Absences
Some notable absences from the World Cup include:
Italy, who failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1958
Netherlands, who failed to qualify for the tournament for the second time in a row
Chile, who failed to qualify for the tournament for the third time in a row
USA, who failed to qualify for the tournament for the first time since 1986
Group Stage
The 32 teams will be drawn into eight groups of four teams each. The teams will play each other once within their group, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the round of 16.
Groups and Match Schedule
The groups and match schedule for the World Cup are as follows:
| Group | Teams | Matchday 1 | Matchday 2 | Matchday 3 |
|—|—|—|—|—|
| Group A | Qatar | Ecuador | Senegal | Netherlands |
| Group B | England | Iran | USA | Wales |
| Group C | Argentina | Saudi Arabia | Mexico | Poland |
| Group D | France | Denmark | Tunisia | Australia |
| Group E | Spain | Germany | Japan | Costa Rica |
| Group F | Belgium | Canada | Morocco | Croatia |
| Group G | Portugal | Ghana | Uruguay | South Korea |
| Group H | Brazil | Switzerland | Serbia | Cameroon |
Potential Matchups and Favorites
Some of the potential matchups to watch for in the group stage include:
Argentina vs. England
Brazil vs. Germany
France vs. Spain
Portugal vs. Uruguay
The favorites to win the World Cup include:
Brazil
France
Argentina
England
Spain
Predictions for Group Winners and Runners-Up
Here are my predictions for the group winners and runners-up:
| Group | Winner | Runner-Up |
|—|—|—|
| Group A | Qatar | Senegal |
| Group B | England | USA |
| Group C | Argentina | Mexico |
| Group D | France | Denmark |
| Group E | Spain | Germany |
| Group F | Belgium | Croatia |
| Group G | Portugal | Uruguay |
| Group H | Brazil | Switzerland |
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be a very exciting tournament. With so many talented teams and so many potential matchups, there is sure to be something for everyone. I can’t wait to see who will be crowned the world champion in December!
Knockout Stage
The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will begin on December 3, 2022, and will conclude with the final on December 18, 2022. The 32 teams that advance from the group stage will be divided into eight groups of four teams each. The winners and runners-up of each group will advance to the round of 16, where they will be drawn against each other in single-elimination matches. The winners of the round of 16 matches will advance to the quarterfinals, and the winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals. The winners of the semifinals will compete in the final, which will determine the winner of the World Cup.
The knockout stage of the World Cup is often the most exciting and unpredictable part of the tournament, as any team can beat any other team on any given day. The 2022 World Cup is expected to be no different, with a number of teams capable of winning the tournament.
Bracket and match schedule
The following is the bracket and match schedule for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2022:
| Round | Date | Time | Teams |
|—|—|—|—|
| Round of 16 | December 3, 2022 | 12:00 PM | Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B |
| Round of 16 | December 3, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D |
| Round of 16 | December 3, 2022 | 4:00 PM | Winner Group E vs. Runner-up Group F |
| Round of 16 | December 3, 2022 | 6:00 PM | Winner Group G vs. Runner-up Group H |
| Round of 16 | December 4, 2022 | 12:00 PM | Winner Group A vs. Runner-up Group B |
| Round of 16 | December 4, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Winner Group C vs. Runner-up Group D |
| Round of 16 | December 4, 2022 | 4:00 PM | Winner Group E vs. Runner-up Group F |
| Round of 16 | December 4, 2022 | 6:00 PM | Winner Group G vs. Runner-up Group H |
| Quarterfinals | December 5, 2022 | 12:00 PM | Winner Round of 16 Match 1 vs. Winner Round of 16 Match 2 |
| Quarterfinals | December 5, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Winner Round of 16 Match 3 vs. Winner Round of 16 Match 4 |
| Quarterfinals | December 5, 2022 | 4:00 PM | Winner Round of 16 Match 5 vs. Winner Round of 16 Match 6 |
| Quarterfinals | December 5, 2022 | 6:00 PM | Winner Round of 16 Match 7 vs. Winner Round of 16 Match 8 |
| Semifinals | December 6, 2022 | 12:00 PM | Winner Quarterfinals Match 1 vs. Winner Quarterfinals Match 2 |
| Semifinals | December 6, 2022 | 2:00 PM | Winner Quarterfinals Match 3 vs. Winner Quarterfinals Match 4 |
| Final | December 18, 2022 | 12:00 PM | Winner Semifinals Match 1 vs. Winner Semifinals Match 2 |
Potential matchups and favorites
There are a number of potential matchups that could be exciting in the knockout stage of the World Cup. Some of the most anticipated matchups include:
Argentina vs. Brazil: The two South American rivals have met in the final of the World Cup three times, with Brazil winning each time. A fourth meeting in the final would be a highly anticipated rematch.
France vs. Germany: These two European powerhouses have met in the final of the World Cup twice, with France winning in 1998 and Germany winning in 2014. A third meeting in the final would be another classic clash between two of the world’s best teams.
England vs. Spain: These two former world champions have met in the knockout stage of the
Q: What teams are in the FIFA World Cup 2022?
A: The 32 teams that qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 are:
Qatar (host)
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Cameroon
Canada
Croatia
Denmark
Ecuador
England
France
Germany
Ghana
Iran
Japan
Korea Republic
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Spain
Switzerland
Tunisia
Uruguay
the 2022 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be an exciting tournament with a wide range of teams from all over the world. The group stage is already underway, and the knockout rounds will begin in November. It is sure to be a thrilling competition, and we can’t wait to see who will be crowned the world champions.
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