World Cup 2022: Fixtures, dates, venues and times

World Cup 2022: Fixtures, dates, venues and times

  • World Cup 2022: Fixtures, dates, venues and times

    Here is a complete fixtures list for the tournament with the stadiums and kick-off times.

    The 32 teams have been broken down into eight groups with the top two from each group qualifying for the knockouts [Sorin Furcoi/Al Jazeera]

    The FIFA World Cup 2022 will kick off on November 20.

    Hosts Qatar will take on Ecuador in the opening game at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor.

    The 32 teams have been broken down into eight groups with the top two from each group qualifying for the knockouts.

    Here is a complete fixtures list for the tournament. All kickoff times are local Qatar time (GMT +3), and you can add the whole schedule to your iCal account or your Google Calendar app.

    Group stage

    Sunday, November 20
    Group A: Qatar vs Ecuador (Al Bayt Stadium, 7pm)

    Monday, November 21
    Group B: England vs Iran (Khalifa International Stadium, 4pm)
    Group A: Senegal vs Netherlands (Al Thumama Stadium, 7pm)
    Group B: USA vs Wales (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

    Tuesday, November 22
    Group C: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 1pm)
    Group D: Denmark vs Tunisia (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
    Group C: Mexico vs Poland (Stadium 974, 7pm)
    Group D: France vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, 10pm)

    Wednesday, November 23
    Group F: Morocco vs Croatia (Al Bayt Stadium, 1pm)
    Group E: Germany vs Japan (Khalifa International Stadium, 4pm)
    Group E: Spain vs Costa Rica (Al Thumama Stadium, 7pm)
    Group F: Belgium vs Canada (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

    Thursday, November 24
    Group G: Switzerland vs Cameroon (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
    Group H: Uruguay vs South Korea (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
    Group H: Portugal vs Ghana (Stadium 974, 7pm)
    Group G: Brazil vs Serbia (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)Qatar football World Cup 2022 - GROUPS

    Friday, November 25
    Group B: Wales vs Iran (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1pm)
    Group A: Qatar vs Senegal (Al Thumama Stadium, 4pm)
    Group A: Netherlands vs Ecuador (Khalifa International Stadium, 7pm)
    Group B: England vs USA (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

    Saturday, November 26
    Group C: Tunisia vs Australia (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
    Group C: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
    Group D: France vs Denmark (Stadium 974, 7pm)
    Group C: Argentina vs Mexico (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Sunday, November 27
    Group E: Japan vs Costa Rica (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1pm)
    Group F: Belgium vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, 4pm)
    Group F: Croatia vs Canada (Khalifa International Stadium, 7pm)
    Group E: Spain vs Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

    Monday, November 28
    Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia (Al Janoub Stadium, 1pm)
    Group G: South Korea vs Ghana (Education City Stadium, 4pm)
    Group H: Brazil vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, 7pm)
    Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Tuesday, November 29
    Group A: Netherlands vs Qatar (Al Bayt Stadium, 6pm)
    Group A: Ecuador vs Senegal (Khalifa International Stadium, 6pm)
    Group B: Wales vs England (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)
    Group B: Iran vs USA (Al Thumama Stadium, 10pm)

    Wednesday, November 30
    Group D: Australia vs Denmark (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
    Group D: Tunisia vs France (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
    Group C: Poland vs Argentina (Stadium 974, 10pm)
    Group C: Saudi Arabia vs Mexico (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Thursday, December 1
    Group F: Croatia vs Belgium (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 6pm)
    Group F: Canada vs Morocco (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
    Group E: Costa Rica vs Germany (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)
    Group E: Japan vs Spain (Khalifa International Stadium, 10pm)

    Friday, December 2
    Group G: South Korea vs Portugal (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
    Group G: Ghana vs Uruguay (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
    Group H: Serbia vs Switzerland (Stadium 974, 10pm)
    Group H: Cameroon vs Brazil (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Qatar 2022 football World Cup Match ScheduleRound of 16

    Saturday, December 3
    Game 49 – Winners of Group A vs Runners-up of Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 50 – Winners of Group C vs Runners-up of Group D (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)

    Sunday, December 4
    Game 52 – Winners of Group D vs Runners-up of Group C (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 51 – Winners of Group B vs Runners-up of Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

    Monday, December 5
    Game 53 – Winners of Group E vs Runners-up of Group F (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 54 – Winners of Group G vs Runners-up of Group H (Stadium 974, 10pm)

    Tuesday, December 6
    Game 55 – Winners of Group F vs Runners-up of Group E (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 56 – Winners of Group H vs Runners-up of Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

     

    Quarter-finals

    Friday, December 9
    Game 58 – Winners of 53 vs Winners of 54 (Education City Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 57 – Winners of 49 vs Winners of 50 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Saturday, December 10
    Game 59 – Winners of 55 vs Winners of 56 (Al Thumama Stadium, 6pm)
    Game 60 – Winners of 51 vs Winners of 52 (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

    Semi-finals

    Tuesday, December 13
    Game 61 – Winners of 57 vs Winners of 58 (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)

    Wednesday, December 14
    Game 62 – Winners of 59 vs Winners of 60 (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)

    Third place playoff

    Saturday, December 17
    (Khalifa International Stadium, 10pm)

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The confirmation follows days of speculation about a possible outbreak in the region, after the WHO reported a number of deaths suspected to be linked to the highly infectious disease.

While Tanzania’s Ministry of Health declared last week that all suspected cases had tested negative for Marburg, the WHO called for additional testing at international reference laboratories.

“We never know when an outbreak might occur in a neighbouring nation. So we ensure infection prevention control assessments at every point of care as routine as a morning greeting at our workplaces.”Amelia Clemence, public health researcher

Subsequent laboratory tests conducted at Kagera’s Kabaile Mobile Laboratory and confirmed in Dar es Salaam identified one positive case, while 25 other suspected cases tested negative, the president told a press conference in Dodoma, in the east of the country today (Monday).

“The epicentre has now shifted to Biharamulo district of Kagera,” she told the press conference, distinguishing this outbreak from the previous one centred in Bukoba district.

Tedros said the WHO would release US$3 million from its emergencies contingency fund to support efforts to contain the outbreak.

Health authorities stepped up surveillance and deployed emergency response teams after the WHO raised the alarm about nine suspected cases in the region, including eight deaths.

The suspected cases displayed symptoms consistent with Marburg infection, including headache, high fever, diarrhoea, and haemorrhagic complications, according to the WHO’s alert to member countries on 14 January. The organisation noted a case fatality rate of 89 per cent among the suspected cases.

“We appreciate the swift attention accorded by the WHO,” Hassan said.

She said her administration immediately investigated the WHO’s alert.

“The government took several measures, including the investigation of suspected individuals and the deployment of emergency response teams,” she added.

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The emergence of this case in a region that experienced Tanzania’s first-ever Marburg outbreak in March 2023 has raised concerns about cross-border transmission, particularly following Rwanda’s recent outbreak that infected 66 people and killed 15 before being declared over in December 2024.

The situation is particularly critical given Kagera’s position as a transport hub connecting four East African nations.

Amelia Clemence, a public health researcher working in the region, says constant vigilance is required.

“We never know when an outbreak might occur in a neighbouring nation. So we ensure infection prevention control assessments at every point of care as routine as a morning greeting at our workplaces.”

The Kagera region’s ecosystem, home to fruit bats that serve as natural reservoirs for the Marburg virus, adds another layer of complexity to disease surveillance efforts.

The virus, closely related to Ebola, spreads through contact with bodily fluids and can cause severe haemorrhagic fever.

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Elizabeth Sanga, shadow minister of health for Tanzania’s ACT Wazalendo opposition party, says greater transparency would help guide public health measures.

“This could have helped to guide those who are traveling to the affected region to be more vigilant and prevent the risk of further spread,” she said.

WHO regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti says early notification of investigation outcomes is important.

“We stand ready to support the government in its efforts to investigate and ensure that measures are in place for an effective and rapid response,” she said, noting that existing national capacities built from previous health emergencies could be quickly mobilised.

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This piece was produced by SciDev.Net’s Sub-Saharan Africa English desk.

Source: allafrica.com

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