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World Cup 2022: Qatar tournament dates, schedule, kickoff times, and final

When and where will the World Cup be in 2022?

On Sunday, November 20, at the Al Bayt Stadium, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar gets under way as the hosts take on Ecuador in Group A.

The World Cup 2022 will be held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, with 32 teams competing in eight groups. On the second day of the competition, England will play Iran and Wales will play the United States. Wales will play England on November 29.

Senegal's match against the Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium was originally scheduled to kick off the tournament a day later, but Qatar's match was moved up to allow them to launch their home tournament.

With their Group B encounter against Iran set for Monday, November 21, at 1pm UK time, England will now compete on the second day. The Premier League shuts down eight days before the game.

Wales' opening match will likewise take place on Monday, November 21, having qualified via the play-offs

On Tuesday, November 29, Wales will play England in Group B.

The final will be played on Sunday, December 18, a week before Christmas, at the Lusail Stadium in Doha.