The 2022 FIFA World Cup expects three qualifying players from 32 teams to take part in the global event in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.

Add-ons

After 29 teams have booked a participation card, there are the last additions to complete the number: a European addition and two international additions.

Wednesday 1 June: European Track 1 play-off semi-final between Scotland and Ukraine in Glasgow.

Sunday 5 June: The winner between Scotland and Ukraine will face Wales in Cardiff for qualification.

Tuesday, June 7: Application to identify the fifth continent of Asia between Australia and the United Arab Emirates at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

Monday 13 June: International play-off between fifth Asian and fifth South American Peru, qualifying ticket at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

Tuesday 14 June: International addition between New Zealand, champions Oceania and Costa Rica, fourth in CONCACAF (North, Central America and the Caribbean) for a qualifying ticket at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

The final

The final kicks off on November 21 with a match between the national teams of Senegal and the Netherlands at Al-Tumama Stadium. On the same day, the hosts of Qatar start their matches against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The tournament will end on December 18 at Lusail Stadium with a capacity of 80,000 people.

Main dates

November 21-24: Matchday 1 of the group stage

From 25 to 28 November: the second round of the group stage

From November 29 to December 2, the third round of the group stage

December 3rd to 6th: semi-finals

December 9-10: 1/4 finals

December 13-14: semi-finals

December 17: Match for third place

December 18: Final match