Qatar 2022 World Cup Draw: Qualified teams, draw, when it starts, dates, and format

There is just under a year to go before the ball starts rolling on Qatari soil at the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Many teams have already booked their tickets for this great event, while others will have to earn them in the playoffs. Among those teams that will play to qualify for the World Cup are the last two European champions, Portugal and Italy. The ‘Azurra' already knows what it is like to miss an event like this.

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When is the draw?

The draw to determine which teams will make up each of the groups will be held on March 31, 2022, at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha.

Where is the draw?

The venue for the event will be Doha, Qatar, the home of the host. 

How is the draw?

The procedure to form the eight groups of the competition is as follows:

When will the Qatar 2022 World Cup be played?

This Qatar 2022 World Cup will be special, as it will not be held on the usual summer date, but will be delayed until November. The ball will start rolling on November 21, 2022, and will end on December 18, 2022. 

The reason for this change of dates is due to the weather conditions in the host country, where in summer temperatures can reach 50 degrees Celsius, a condition that could endanger the health of athletes and spectators.

The group stage of the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be held between November 21 and December 2. The round of 16 will be played between December 3 and 6, the quarterfinals between December 9 and 10, and the semifinals on December 13 and 14. The grand final will be played on December 18 at the Lusail Stadium.

Which teams are qualified at the moment?

At the moment there are fourteen teams confirmed for the tournament, the host, two South American teams, one Concacaf nation, and 10 European teams. The other 19 remaining teams must still play in each of their confederations to obtain a place in Qatar. 

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