World Cup Match Schedule 2022 – Complete match dates

After the group stage draw for the 2022 World Cup, we now know the full details of all the fixtures. You can now access the complete world cup match schedule of the competition with the list of all the games of the World Cup and when they will be played.

World Cup Match Schedule

Monday, 21 November – Beginning of the World Cup – World Cup Match Schedule

The World Cup will start on the 21st of November with four games played on the same day, day 1 of the first two groups.

  • 11:00am (French Time): Senegal vs The Netherlands (Group A)
  • 2:00pm: England vs Iran (Group B)
  • 5.00pm: Qatar vs Ecuador (Group A)
  • 8:00pm: USA vs Wales (Group B)

Tuesday, 22 November – France step in

France are set to step in on the second day of this World Cup. Indeed, the defending champions, France, will play their first game on the 22nd November in the evening.

  • 11:00am: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia  (Group C)
  • 2:00pm: Denmark vs Tunisia (Group D)
  • 5:00pm: Mexico vs Poland (Group C)
  • 8:00pm: France vs Australia (Group D)

Wednesday, 23 November – A royal program on the third day

On the 23rd of November, four European teams who are contenders for the title will play their first game in this World Cup: two prestigious former winners Spain and Germany, the last edition’s runner-up Croatia and a nation that was first in the FIFA ranking, Belgium. 

  • 11:00am: Morocco vs Croatia (Group F)
  • 2:00pm: Germany vs Japan (Group E)
  • 5:00pm: Spain vs Costa Rica (Group E)
  • 8:00pm: Belgium vs Canada (Group F)

Thursday, 24 November – last games of Day 1 of the group stage

Three days after the start of the World Cup, it is already time to close the first battles. On the 24th of November, we will have seen all the teams play at least once. The opportunity to watch a first performance from both Brazil and Portugal.

  • 11:00am:  Switzerland vs Cameroon (Group G)
  • 2:00pm:  Uruguay vs South Korea (Group H)
  • 5:00pm: Portugal vs Ghana (Group H)
  • 8:00pm: Brazil vs Serbia (Group G)

Friday, 25 November – A rich schedule to launch Day 2

The first Friday of the competition, which also happens to be the start of Day 2 of the group stage, features England and the Host country, Qatar, who we hope will offer us a good spectacle.

  • 11:00am: Wales vs Iran (Group B)
  • 2:00pm: Qatar vs Senegal (Group A)
  • 5:00pm: The Netherlands vs Ecuador (Group A)
  • 8:00pm: England vs USA (Group B)

Saturday, 26 November – France and Argentina to grace your week-end

Saturday is a rest day for many people who are relaxing after a busy work week. And what better way to do that than to chill out in front of the reigning World Champion and another title contender, Argentina?

  • 11:00am: Tunisia vs Australia (Group D)
  • 2:00pm: Poland vs Saudi Arabia (Group C)
  • 5:00pm: France vs Denmark (Group D)
  • 9:00pm: Argentina vs Mexico (Group C)

Sunday, 27 November – A clash: Spain vs Germany

The last day of the competition’s first week marks the first real clash between title contenders and former winners of the competition: La Roja will face the Mannschaft in a very promising fixture. Let’s not forget Croatia and Belgium’s games.

  • 11:00am: Japan vs Costa Rica (Group E)
  • 2:00pm: Belgium vs Morocco (Group F)
  • 5:00pm: Croatia vs Canada (Group F)
  • 8:00pm: Spain vs Germany (Group E)

Monday, 28 November – Day 2 ends after one week

On the eighth day in this World Cup, the program is as follows: Group G and H close day 2 of the group stage. Brazil and Portugal will be playing and may already have the opportunity to make a big step towards the round of 16.

  • 11:00am: Cameroon vs Serbia (Group G)
  • 2:00pm: South Korea vs Ghana (Group H)
  • 5:00pm: Brazil vs Switzerland (Group G)
  • 8:00pm: Portugal vs Uruguay (Groupe H)

Tuesday, 29 November – The serious stuff begins

On the 29th of November, Day 3 starts. We should already have the first details about the rest of the World Cup, and maybe some surprises, who knows. England and the Netherlands are in anyway the first two big nations to finish their group matches.

  • 4:00pm: Ecuador vs Senegal (Group A)
  • 4:00pm: The Netherlands vs Qatar  (Group A)
  • 8:00pm: Iran vs USA (Group B)
  • 8:00pm: Wales – England (Group B)

Wednesday, 30 November – Les Bleus to hit hard, Argentina to secure

Third group game for the French team, against Tunisia. As for Argentina, they may have the opportunity to officially qualify for the round of 16 if they avoid the trap set by Robert Lewandowski’s Poland.

  • 4:00pm: Australia vs Denmark (Group D)
  • 4:00pm: Tunisia vs France (Group D)
  • 8:00pm: Saudi Arabia – Mexico (Group C)
  • 8:00pm: Poland – Argentina (Group C)

Thursday, 1st December – Great games to kick off the month

Second to last day dedicated to the group stage. Spain, Germany, Belgium and Croatia will be involved and in strong groups. These European nations will try to avoid the traps that will be set before them.

  • 4:00pm: Canada – Morocco (Group F)
  • 4:00pm: Croatia vs Belgium (Group F)
  • 8:00pm: Costa Rica vs Germany (Group E)
  • 8:00pm: Japan vs Spain (Group E)

Friday, 2 December- End of Part one of the Competition

Brazil and Portugal will close the group stage. On the 2nd of December, we will know all the qualified teams for the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup.

  • 4:00pm: Ghana vs Uruguay (Group H)
  • 4:00pm: South Korea vs Portugal (Group H)
  • 8:00pm: Serbia – Switzerland (Group G)
  • 8:00pm: Cameroon – Brazil (Group G)

Full Schedule and Fixtures of the 2022 World Cup Knockout Stage – World Cup Match Schedule

We are getting to the real deal! Here is the final table of this 2022 World Cup.

Round of 16 – From 3 to 6 December 

Saturday, 3 December

  • 4:00pm: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group B (R16-1)
  • 8:00pm: 1st Group C vs 2nd Group D (R16-2)

Sunday, 4 December

  • 4:00pm: 1st Group D vs 2nd Group C (R16-3)
  • 8:00pm: 1st Group B vs 2nd Group A (R16-4)

Monday, 5 December

  • 4:00pm: 1st Group E vs 2nd Group F (R16-5)
  • 8:00pm: 1st Group G vs 2nd Group H  (R16-6)

Tuesday, 6 December

  • 4:00pm: 1st Group F vs 2nd  Group E (R16-7)
  • 8:00pm: 1st Group H vs 2nd Group G (R16-8)

Quarter Finals – 9 and 10 December

Friday, 9 December

  • 4:00pm: Winner R16-5 vs Winner R16-6  (QF1)
  • 8:00pm: Winner R16-1 vs Winner R16-2  (QF2)

Saturday, 10 December

  • 4:00pm: Winner R16-7 vs Winner R16-8  (QF3)
  • 8:00pm: Winner R16-3 vs Winner R16-4  (QF4)

Semi Finals – 13 and 14 December

Tuesday, 13 December

  • 8:00pm: Winner QF2 vs Winner QF1 (SF1)

Mercredi 14 décembre

  • 8:00pm: Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3 (SF2)

3rd Place Match – 17 December

Saturday, 17 December

  • 4:00pm: Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2

Final – 18 December

Sunday, 18 December

  • 4:00pm: Winner SF1 vs Winner D2