Introduction
The highly anticipated 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the tournament. For those in Singapore, the World Cup will be broadcast live on various channels, and the following schedule provides all the essential information for fans to catch every moment of the action.
Group Stage Schedule
The group stage of the World Cup will take place from November 21 to December 2, 2022. The 32 participating teams will be divided into eight groups of four teams each, and each team will play three matches against the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage.
The following table shows the group stage schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with all times listed in Singapore Time (SGT):
| Date | Time (SGT) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2022 | 10:00 PM | Qatar vs. Ecuador |
| November 22, 2022 | 1:00 AM | England vs. Iran |
| November 22, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Senegal vs. Netherlands |
| November 22, 2022 | 7:00 AM | USA vs. Wales |
| November 23, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia |
| November 23, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Denmark vs. Tunisia |
| November 23, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Mexico vs. Poland |
| November 24, 2022 | 1:00 AM | France vs. Australia |
| November 24, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Spain vs. Costa Rica |
| November 24, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Germany vs. Japan |
| November 25, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Belgium vs. Canada |
| November 25, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Morocco vs. Croatia |
| November 25, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Switzerland vs. Cameroon |
| November 26, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Portugal vs. Ghana |
| November 26, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Brazil vs. Serbia |
| November 26, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Uruguay vs. South Korea |
| November 27, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Spain vs. Germany |
| November 27, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Japan vs. Costa Rica |
| November 27, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Belgium vs. Morocco |
| November 28, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Croatia vs. Canada |
| November 28, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Serbia vs. Switzerland |
| November 28, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Cameroon vs. Brazil |
| November 29, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Ecuador vs. Senegal |
| November 29, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Netherlands vs. Qatar |
| November 29, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Iran vs. USA |
| November 30, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Wales vs. England |
| November 30, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Tunisia vs. France |
| November 30, 2022 | 7:00 AM | Australia vs. Denmark |
| December 1, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Poland vs. Argentina |
| December 1, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico |
| December 2, 2022 | 1:00 AM | South Korea vs. Portugal |
| December 2, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Ghana vs. Uruguay |
Knockout Stage Schedule
The knockout stage of the World Cup will begin on December 3, 2022, with the Round of 16. The eight group winners and eight group runners-up will advance to this stage, and the remaining matches will be played until a champion is crowned.
The following table shows the knockout stage schedule for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with all times listed in Singapore Time (SGT):
| Date | Time (SGT) | Match |
|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 1 |
| December 3, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 2 |
| December 4, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 3 |
| December 4, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 4 |
| December 5, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 5 |
| December 5, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 6 |
| December 6, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 7 |
| December 6, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Round of 16 Match 8 |
| December 9, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Quarterfinal Match 1 |
| December 9, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Quarterfinal Match 2 |
| December 10, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Quarterfinal Match 3 |
| December 10, 2022 | 4:00 AM | Quarterfinal Match 4 |
| December 13, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Semifinal Match 1 |
| December 14, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Semifinal Match 2 |
| December 17, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Third Place Match |
| December 18, 2022 | 1:00 AM | Final Match |
Team Profiles and Predictions
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to feature some of the world’s top football teams, including defending champions France, tournament favorites Brazil, and rising stars such as Spain and Germany. Here is a brief overview of the top contenders and their chances of success:
Brazil: Brazil is arguably the most successful football nation in history, having won the World Cup a record five times. With a star-studded squad led by Neymar, Vinicius Junior, and Casemiro, Brazil is the clear favorite to win the tournament.
France: France is the current World Cup champion and boasts a talented squad that includes Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, and Antoine Griezmann. France will be looking to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
Spain: Spain is a rising star in the football world and is considered one of the favorites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The Spanish team is known for its possession-based style of play and has a talented squad led by Gavi, Pedri, and Ferran Torres.
Germany: Germany is another football powerhouse with a strong track record in the World Cup. The German team is known for its efficiency and discipline and has a talented squad led by Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan, and Thomas Müller.
Argentina: Argentina is a perennial contender in the World Cup and will be looking to win its third title in 2022. The Argentine team is led by Lionel Messi, one of the greatest players of all time, and has a strong supporting cast that includes Lautaro Martínez, Ángel Di María, and Rodrigo De Paul.
Key Dates and Venues
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022. The tournament will be played in eight stadiums across five host cities:
- Lusail Stadium – Lusail
- Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor
- Al Janoub Stadium – Al Wakrah
- Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium – Al Rayyan
- Khalifa International Stadium – Doha
- Education City Stadium – Doha
- Stadium 974 – Doha
- Al Thumama Stadium – Doha
