Qatar World Cup fixtures 2022: Complete schedule, match kickoff times, dates for the host nation

Joshua Thomas

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Qatar will compete in their first-ever World Cup at the 2022 tournament, and as the host nation they will be aiming to provide a shock.

Qatar qualified automatically for the event by virtue of being handed the right to host the tournament, having fallen in the final round of World Cup qualifying in 2018. 

The 2019 Asian Cup champions have been in mixed form this year, but like Russia in 2018 they could surprise a few playing on home soil.

Qatar find themselves in Group A for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a tricky group, but one they stand a chance of escaping from. 

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Qatar 2022 World Cup schedule

As the host country, Qatar will kick off the entire tournament when they play their first match on November 20 against Ecuador. 

A good result against the South American side will be vital with games against Senegal and Netherlands to round out their group-stage schedule.

Should Qatar qualify for the knockout stages, a Round of 16 match against a side from Group B would await, with England or the USA likely opponents.

Group A match schedule

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sun, Nov. 20 Qatar vs. Ecuador 11:00 a.m. Al Bayt Stadium
Fri, Nov. 25 Qatar vs. Senegal 8:00 a.m. Al Thumama Stadium
Tue, Nov. 29 Qatar vs. Netherlands 10:00 a.m. Al Bayt Stadium

Potential knockout round schedule — if Qatar finishes 1st in Group A

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sat, Dec. 3 Round of 16 10:00 a.m. Khalifa International Stadium
Fri, Dec. 9 Quarterfinals 2:00 p.m. Lusail Stadium
Tue, Dec. 13 Semifinals 2:00 p.m. Lusail Stadium
Sat, Dec. 17* Third Place Match 10:00 a.m. Khalifa International Stadium
Sun, Dec. 18 Final 10:00 a.m. Lusail Stadium

*Only in event of defeat in semifinals

Potential knockout schedule — if Qatar finishes 2nd in Group A

Date Match Time (ET) Stadium
Sun, Dec. 4 Round of 16 2:00 p.m. Al Bayt Stadium
Sat, Dec. 10 Quarterfinals 2:00 p.m. Al Bayt Stadium
Wed, Dec. 14 Semifinals 2:00 p.m. Al Bayt Stadium
Sat, Dec. 17* Third Place Match 10:00 a.m. Khalifa International Stadium
Sun, Dec. 18 Final 10:00 a.m. Lusail Stadium

*Only in event of defeat in semifinals

Qatar World Cup group: Group A

Qatar were automatically placed in Group A for the draw as the host country. They were eventually joined by Ecuador, Netherlands and Senegal. 

Like Qatar, Senegal are current continental champions, having won AFCON 2021. 

Netherlands will be expected to top the group, however, having been in fine form so far this year. 

World Cup Group A betting odds

The pre-tournament betting odds for Qatar and other Group A sides in the major global territories are below (odds via Caesars for U.S., Sky Bet for U.K., Sports Interaction for Canada and Ladbrokes for Australia).

Team To win group
Netherlands -200 (US) 8/15 (UK) 1.40 (CAN) 1.53 (AU) 
Senegal +350 (US) 3/1 (UK) 5.59 (CAN) 5.00 (AU)
Ecuador +500 (US) 11/2 (UK) 6.96 (CAN) 5.00 (AU)
Qatar +1600 (US) 14/1 (UK) 12.77 (CAN) 17.00 (AU)

 

Team To qualify
Netherlands -900 (US) 1/8 (UK) 1.13 (CAN) 1.10 (AU)
Senegal -140 (US) 4/6 (UK) 1.74 (CAN) 1.80 (AU)
Ecuador +100 (US) 11/8 (UK) 2.02 (CAN) 2.10 (AU)
Qatar +400 (US) 4/1 (UK) 5.55 (CAN) 4.50 (AU)

 

Team  To win World Cup
Netherlands +1200 (US) 12/1 (UK) 8.47 (CAN) 13.00 (AU)
Senegal +8000 (US) 80/1 (UK) 50.90 (CAN) 81.00 (AU)
Ecuador +15000 (US) 100/1 (UK) 95.10 (CAN) 151 (AU)
Qatar +25000 (US) 500/1 (UK) 161 (CAN) 251 (AU)

World Cup Group A standings

Team PTS GP W L D GF GA GD
A1: Qatar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A2: Ecuador 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A3: Senegal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A4: Netherlands 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

When is Qatar vs. Ecuador at World Cup 2022?

  • Date: Sunday, November 20 (Al Bayt Stadium)
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. (local) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 a.m. (Monday, Nov. 21 AEDT)

Qatar will kick off the 2022 World Cup a day earlier than originally planned against Ecuador.

A win for either side is vital if they hope to escape a competitive Group A where they are both underdogs.

When is Qatar vs. Senegal at World Cup 2022?

  • Date: Friday, November 25 (Al Thumama Stadium)
  • Time: 4:00 p.m. (local) / 8:00 a.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (GMT) / 12:00 a.m. (Saturday, Nov. 26 AEDT)

The current Asian and African champions will go head-to-head in an intriguing Group A match. 

Both sides have been in mixed form coming into the World Cup but are capable of delivering when it counts. 

When is Qatar vs. Netherlands at World Cup 2022?

  • Date: Tuesday, November 29 (Al Bayt Stadium)
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. (local) / 10:00 a.m. (ET) / 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 2:00 a.m. (Wednesday, Nov. 30 AEDT)

Qatar will round out the group stage against the Netherlands. 

Depending on prior results, this fixture could be pivotal for the host nation and they'll be hoping the Dutch will be in a position to rest players having already qualified for the knockout stage. 

How to watch the World Cup

Here's how to watch the World Cup action in the major global territories:

Territory  TV Streaming
US FOX/FS1/Telemundo (Spanish)
/Universo (Spanish)
 fuboTV, Fox Sports app,
Telemundo En Vivo
Canada TSN TSN GO
UK BBC/ITV/STV BBC iPlayer, ITVX, STV Player
Australia SBS SBS On Demand
India Sports18 Voot TV

Qatar World Cup game times

Qatar resides in the Arabian Standard Time Zone, which is GMT +3.World Cup 2022 kickoff times in the major global territories are:

Group stage:

  • 1:00 p.m. (local) / 5:00 a.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (GMT) / 9:00 p.m. (AEDT) / 3:30 p.m. (IST)
  • 4:00 p.m. (local) / 8:00 a.m. (ET) / 1:00 p.m. (GMT) / 12:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 6:30 p.m. (IST)
  • 7:00 p.m. (local) / 11:00 a.m. (ET) / 4:00 p.m. (GMT) / 3:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 9:30 p.m. (IST)
  • 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST)

Knockout stage (ET):

  • 6:00 p.m. (local) / 10:00 a.m. (ET) / 3:00 p.m. (GMT) / 2:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 8:30 p.m. (IST) (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Third Place Match, Final)
  • 10:00 p.m. (local) / 2:00 p.m. (ET) / 7:00 p.m. (GMT) / 6:00 a.m. (AEDT) / 12:30 a.m. (IST)  (Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals)

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Josh has been covering sport for nearly a decade now having fallen in love with football at a young age. A UTS graduate, Josh has previously worked for GOAL and now covers football closely for The Sporting News.