Who Is In The 2022 FIFA World Cup?

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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 soccer, it’s sure to be a tournament to remember. But who are the teams that have qualified for the World Cup? 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, and we’ll give you a brief overview of their strengths and weaknesses. We’ll also provide some predictions for how the tournament might play out. So without further ado, let’s get started!

Team Group FIFA Ranking
Qatar A 21
Ecuador A 46
Senegal A 20
Netherlands A 10
England B 5
Iran B 21
United States B 15
Wales B 18
Argentina C 4
Saudi Arabia C 51
Mexico C 12
Poland C 26
France D 3
Denmark D 11
Tunisia D 35
Australia D 42
Spain E 7
Germany E 1
Japan E 23
Costa Rica E 31
Belgium F 2
Croatia F 16
Morocco F 24
Canada F 38

Qualifying Teams

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be 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.

A total of 32 teams will compete in the tournament, with the host nation Qatar qualifying automatically. The remaining 31 spots will be filled through qualifying competitions organised by the six FIFA confederations.

The qualifying process began in June 2019 and will conclude in March 2022.

List of Qualified Teams

The following 32 teams have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup:

  • Qatar (host nation)
  • Argentina
  • 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 32 teams that qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup did so through the following qualifying competitions:

  • AFC (Asia): 4 teams (55 teams)
  • 1 automatic qualifier (host nation Qatar)
  • 10 group winners
  • 5 group runners-up
  • CAF (Africa): 5 teams (54 teams)
  • 5 group winners
  • CONCACAF (North America, Central America and Caribbean): 3 teams (35 teams)
  • 3 group winners
  • CONMEBOL (South America): 4 teams (10 teams)
  • 4 group winners
  • OFC (Oceania): 1 team (11 teams)
  • 1 group winner
  • UEFA (Europe): 13 teams (55 teams)
  • 10 group winners
  • 3 group runners-up
  • 2 play-off winners

Notable Absences

Some notable teams that failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup include:

  • Italy: The reigning European champions failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time after losing to North Macedonia in the play-offs.
  • Netherlands: The Netherlands failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after finishing third in their group behind Turkey and Norway.
  • Chile: Chile failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time after finishing fifth in their group behind Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador.
  • Ghana: Ghana failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after finishing third in their group behind South Africa and Egypt.
  • Cameroon: Cameroon failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second consecutive time after finishing third in their group behind Algeria and Ivory Coast.

Group Stage

The 32 teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be drawn into eight groups of four teams each. The draw will take place on 1 April 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

The groups and match schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are as follows:

3. Knockout Stage

The knockout stage of the World Cup begins with the round of 16, which consists of 16 teams that have advanced from the group stage. The teams are drawn into eight pairs, and each pair plays a single match. The winners of the eight matches advance to the quarterfinals.

The quarterfinals are played in a single-elimination format, with the winners advancing to the semifinals. The semifinals are also played in a single-elimination format, with the winners advancing to the final.

The final is the last match of the World Cup, and it is played between the winners of the semifinals. The winner of the final is crowned the world champion.

Round of 16

The round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup will be played from 3 to 6 December 2022. The matches will be played at the following stadiums:

  • Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
  • Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan
  • Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
  • Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
  • Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
  • Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
  • Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
  • Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Doha

The round of 16 matches are as follows:

| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium | Date | Time |
|—|—|—|—|—|—|
| 1 | Qatar | Ecuador | Al Bayt Stadium | 3 December | 10:00 |
| 2 | Senegal | Netherlands | Al Thumama Stadium | 3 December | 13:00 |
| 3 | England | Argentina | Khalifa International Stadium | 4 December | 10:00 |
| 4 | Spain | Germany | Al Janoub Stadium | 4 December | 13:00 |
| 5 | Uruguay | Portugal | Education City Stadium | 5 December | 10:00 |
| 6 | France | Denmark | Lusail Iconic Stadium | 5 December | 13:00 |
| 7 | Belgium | Croatia | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium | 6 December | 10:00 |
| 8 | Brazil | Mexico | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | 6 December | 13:00 |

Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup will be played from 9 to 10 December 2022. The matches will be played at the following stadiums:

  • Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
  • Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
  • Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
  • Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan

The quarterfinals matches are as follows:

| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium | Date | Time |
|—|—|—|—|—|—|
| 1 | Winner of Match 1 | Winner of Match 2 | Lusail Iconic Stadium | 9 December | 10:00 |
| 2 | Winner of Match 3 | Winner of Match 4 | Al Bayt Stadium | 9 December | 13:00 |
| 3 | Winner of Match 5 | Winner of Match 6 | Education City Stadium | 10 December | 10:00 |
| 4 | Winner of Match 7 | Winner of Match 8 | Al Janoub Stadium | 10 December | 13:00 |

Semifinals

The semifinals of the 2022 World Cup will be played on 13 and 14 December 2022. The matches will be played at the following stadiums:

  • Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
  • Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor

The semifinals matches are as follows:

| Match | Team 1 | Team 2 | Stadium | Date | Time |
|—|—|—|—|—|—|
| 1 | Winner of Match 1 | Winner of Match 2 | Lusail Iconic Stadium | 13 December | 10:00 |
| 2 | Winner of Match 3 | Winner of Match 4 | Al Bayt Stadium | 14 December | 10:00 |

Final

The final of the 2022 World Cup will be played on 18 December 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. The match will kick off at 10:00 AM local

Q: Who is in the Soccer World Cup 2022?

A: The 32 teams that qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are:

  • Qatar (host)
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brazil
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • England
  • France
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Korea Republic
  • Kuwait
  • Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • Tunisia
  • Uruguay
  • USA

    The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and the excitement is building. With 32 teams from across the globe vying for the ultimate prize, it promises to be a tournament to remember.

In this article, we’ve taken a look at the teams that have qualified for the World Cup, as well as the key players to watch out for. We’ve also discussed the venues that will be hosting the games, and the format of the tournament.

We hope that this article has given you a better understanding of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. With just a few months to go until the tournament kicks off, it’s time to start getting excited!

Here are some key takeaways from the article:

  • The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
  • 32 teams from across the globe will compete in the tournament.
  • The top 32 teams in the FIFA World Rankings as of July 2022 have qualified for the tournament.
  • The final draw for the World Cup took place on April 1, 2022.
  • The eight groups for the World Cup are as follows:

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, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon

  • The 2022 FIFA World Cup is sure to be a tournament to remember. With so many talented teams and players involved, it’s anyone’s guess who will lift the trophy in December.

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Group Team 1 Team 2 Team 3 Team 4
Group A Qatar Ecuador Senegal Netherlands
Group B England Iran USA Wales
Group C Argentina Saudi Arabia Mexico Poland
Group D France