Handy World Cup guide with schedule, teams, kick-offs and time differences

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is officially underway with hosts Qatar losing to Ecuador in the opening game of the tournament.

There are plenty of differences about this year’s competition, but much has remained the same as well, despite the World Cup being played in winter rather than the sweltering Qatari summer.

England will be looking to win their first major trophy since 1966, but Gareth Southgate’s men will face tough opposition from the likes of France, Germany, Spain, Brazil and Argentina.

Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including dates, times, schedule, teams, venues and how to watch on TV.

When did the FIFA World Cup 2022 start? Dates and schedule

The World Cup started today (Sunday, November 20) and will end on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

World Cup schedule

  • Group stage: November 20- December 2
  • Round of 16: December 3-6
  • Quarter-finals: December 9-10
  • Semi-finals: December 13-14
  • Final: December 18

World Cup TV coverage in the UK

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