WorldCupGlory.com brings you all the details about Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 including the Group Stage draw. The format, teams, knockout stage and how teams will be drawn in to groups.
The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting event in the world on almost every scale. The most watched sport competition, highest prize money in team sport, extensive TV coverage rights across the world. You name a paramter and world cup comes out triumph. On this page you will find all the information about where is the group stage draw and how team will be paired in groups.
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When Is The FIFA World Cup 2022 Group Stage Draw:
The group stage draw for FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place on April 1, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
| Event | Draw Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup 2022 | April 1, 2022 | Doha, Qatar |
FIFA World Cup Group Stage Draw Format:
There will be 32 teams in the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw which will be drawn into 8 groups of 4 teams each. The teams are seeded according to FIFA World rankings by 30 March 2022 and 32 teams are divided into 4 pots of 8 teams each. So every group will have one team from each of the four pots.
See the full list of Qualified Teams for FIFA World Cup 2022
When Will The Group Stage of FIFA World Cup 2022 Begin ?
The group stage begin on 21 November 2022 with the opening set of games. First match will feature Qatar as hosts. The group stage will be played till 02 December 2022.
See the full FIFA World Cup Schedule here
Will there be a draw for the knockout stages ?
No. Only group stage will have the draw and knockout stage is already planned out. Top two teams from each of the 8 groups will qualify for round of 16. Where group winners will play runners-up from another group.
FAQs regarding FIFA World Cup 2022 Final Draw
Friday, 01 April 2022.
Qatar will host the 2022 draw in the lavish ceremony.
Kate Abdo will host the draw alongside some of the FIFA executives. Some of the former world cup winners will be present to help draw the teams.
Yes. FIFA will live stream the entire draw on their official youtube channel.