As the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar is in the final preparations for the massive event. With only a few weeks to go, hard work is underway on the many stadiums and infrastructure needed to handle the influx of visitors.
Qatar continues its preparations and is confident that the World Cup will be a success. The country is already reaping the benefits of its hospitality, with a significant increase in tourism in recent years.
The 2022 World Cup will be a milestone for Qatar and promises to be an exciting spectacle for football fans around the world.
Only time will tell if the controversy and criticism surrounding the event will subside once the matches begin.
In this article, Place2bet Belgium explored everything you need to know about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar:
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the stadiums
the teams
dates
locations
time
the controversies
Who made the decisions for the host country
The FIFA Council, which consists of 36 members and is led by President Gianni Infantino, selects the host country for each World Cup.
The decision is made based on several factors, including infrastructure, facilities and government support.
Qatar won the bid for the 2022 World Cup in 2010 after a vote by the FIFA council.
The controversy surrounding Qatar’s victory and allegations of bribery and corruption in the bidding process have been extensively reported and investigated.
However, FIFA has maintained that the bidding and selection process for the 2022 World Cup was fair.
FIFA World Cup Titles
Ex-champions of the FIFA World Cup are
Brazil has won the most titles, with five wins.
Germany and Italy follow with four each, while Argentina and Uruguay have both won the trophy twice. England, France and Spain have each won it once.
Countdown to Qatar
The 2022 World Cup will be held from November 21 to December 18, with the final taking place in the newly built Lusail Stadium. This will be the first World Cup to take place in winter, rather than summer, to avoid Qatar’s scorching temperatures in the summer months.
There are 8 stadiums for the World Cup built or under construction, with plans to use a total of 12.
Lusail Stadium: 80,000 seats, its unique design is inspired by the sails of traditional Arabian dhow boats, the ground size is 105 x 68 meters and it will host the opening match and the final.
Al Bayt Stadium: 60,000 seats, resembles a traditional Bedouin tent and will be used for the opening ceremony, group stage and quarter-finals; the ground measures 105 x 68 meters.
Khalifa International Stadium: 40,000 seats, renovated and expanded in 2017 for the 2019 World Athletics Championship. The ground measures 105 x 68 meters and will accommodate matches up to the quarter-finals. It will host group stage and quarter-finals.
Education City Stadium: 40,000 seats, designed to resemble an opened desert rose, it will host group stage matches with a ground size of 105 x 68 meters.
Al Janoub Stadium: 40,000 seats, inspired by the sails of a traditional dhow boat and will host group stage matches and a quarter-final. The ground measures 105 x 68 meters.
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium: 40,000 seats, the first ever World Cup stadium built with modular building blocks that can be disassembled and reused after the tournament. It will host group stage matches
Al Thumama Stadium: 40,000 seats, the design is inspired by traditional weaving.
Al Khor Stadium: 45,000 seats, set amid a mangrove forest overlooking the Arabian Gulf, where group stage matches are held.
Teams
Qatar has already secured a spot in the tournament as the host nation, but all players of the 32 qualifying teams have yet to be determined. Famous players who will play in FIFA 2022 are:
Qatar: Players: Hassan Al Haydos, Almoez Ali
Brazil: Neymar, Philippe Coutinho
England: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling
France: Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann
Germany: Toni Kroos, Thomas Muller
Argentina: Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero
Spain: Sergio Ramos, Andres Iniesta
Belgium: Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne
Netherlands: Virgil Van Dijk, Matthijs de Ligt
Italy: Leonardo Bonucci, Marco Verratti
USA: Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams
Iran: Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhshu
Japan: Shinji Kagawa, Keisuke Honda
Australia: Aaron Mooy, Mathew Ryan
SouthKorea: Son Heung-min, Ki Sung-yuengo
China: Wu Lei, Zhang Xizhe
Mexico: Hirving Lozano, Raul Jimenez
Tunisia: Youssef Msakni, Wahbi Khazric
Senegal: Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly
Morocco: Hakim Ziyech, Medhi Benati
Egypt: Mohamed Salah, Ahmed Hegazi
Nigeria: John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses
Cameroon: Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Karl Toko Ekambi
Ghana: Asamoah Gyan, Thomas Partey
Ivory Coast: Wilfried Zaha, Serge Aurier
South Africa: Thulani Serero, Bongani Zungu
Uruguay: Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavanic
Columbia: James Rodriguez, Radamel Falcao
New Zealand: Winston Reid, Chris Wood
Chile: Alexis Sanchez, Gary Medel
Angolano: Djalma Campos, Fredy
Saudi Arabia: Nawaf Al Abed, Omar Hawsawi
Substitutes
In the event of an injury or suspension, teams may use substitutes to replace players. These substitutes may come from the other players on the team roster or from a group of players who are not on the original squad of the team, but who are eligible to play due to special circumstances.
World Cup Groups
The teams will be divided into eight groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage.
Group A 1. Netherlands 2. Ecuador 3. Senegal 4. Qatar
Group B 1. Wales 2. England 3. Iran 4. United States
Group C 1. Argentina 2. Poland 3. Saudi Arabia 4. Mexico
Group D 1. Denmark 2. Australia 3. France 4. Tunisia
Group E 1. Spain 2. Costa Rica 3. Japan 4. Germany
Group F 1. Croatia 2. Canada 3. Belgium 4. Morocco
Group G 1. Serbia 2. Switzerland 3. Brazil 4. Cameroon
Group H 1. Portugal 2. South Korea 3. Ghana 4. Uruguay
Analysis of teams
Based on literature research, this analysis has been written for some teams participating in FiFA World Cup 2022.
Belgium Team Analysis: Belgium is currently ranked 2nd in the world and has appeared in 13 previous World Cups, with its best performance being fourth in 1986. The team, known as “The Red Devils”, is led by captain Eden Hazard and forward Romelu Lukaku.
Brazil Team Analysis: Brazil is a perennial powerhouse in international football and is currently ranked 1st in the world. Neymar and Philippe Coutinho lead the attacking force of the team, while their defense is anchored by Thiago Silva and Marquinhos. Brazil has won the World Cup a record five times, with their most recent victory in 2002.
England Team Analysis: England currently ranks 5th in the world and has a history of underperforming at major tournaments. The star players of the team are Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Dele Alli, while also boasting a strong defense led by John Stones and Harry Maguire. England have only won the World Cup once, in 1966 on home soil.
Qatar Team Analysis: Qatar has never qualified for a World Cup before, but as the host nation they automatically qualify for 2022. The team currently ranks 50th in the world and their best performance in the Asian Cup was second place in 2011 Hassan Al Haydos is Qatar’s star player and captain, and Almoez Ali has also impressed in recent years.
Ecuador Team Analysis: Ecuador is currently 44th in the world and has never made it past the round of 16 at a World Cup. Antonio Valencia is the captain of the team.
Senegal Team Analysis: Senegal currently ranks 18th in the world, reaching the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup in their only previous appearance at the tournament. Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is Senegal’s star player, while Idrissa Gueye anchors the midfield.
Japan Team Analysis: Japan is currently ranked 24th in the world and has appeared at every World Cup since 1998. The team is led by captain Makoto Hasebe and attacking midfielder Shoya Nakajima. Japan has never made it past the round of 16 at a World Cup.
New Zealand Team Analysis: New Zealand currently ranks 105th in the world, having qualified for their fifth consecutive World Cup in 2022. The team, known as the “All Whites”, is led by Captain Winston Reid and forward Chris Wood. New Zealand has never made it past the group stage at a World Cup.
Morocco Team Analysis: Morocco is currently ranked 22nd in the world and has competed in four previous World Cups, with the best performance being a round of 16 in 1986. The team is led by captain Medhi Benatia and creative midfielder Hakim Ziyech.
Mexico Team Analysis: Mexico is currently ranked 13th in the world and has appeared in every World Cup since 1994. The team, known as “El Tri”, is led by captain Andres Guardado and star striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez. Mexico has gone past the round of 16 in each of their last six World Cup appearances.
USA team analysis: The USA currently ranks 16th in the world and has appeared at every World Cup since 1990, with its best result being a quarter-final appearance in 2002. The team is led by captain Michael Bradley and rising star Christian Pulisic.
Australia Team Analysis: Australia currently ranks 38th in the world and has appeared in four previous World Cups, best performing a round of 16 in 2006. The team, known as the “Socceroos”, is led by Captain Mile Jedinak and forward Mathew Leckie.
South Korea Team Analysis: South Korea currently ranks 28th in the world and has appeared in nine previous World Cups, with the best performance being fourth as co-host in 2002. The team is led by captain Ki Sung-yueng and star ahead Son Heung-min.
Iran Team Analysis: Iran currently ranks 20th in the world and has competed in four previous World Cups, with a round of 16 best performance in 1998. The team is led by captain Masoud Shojaei and forward Sardar Azmoun.
Saudi Arabia Team Analysis: Saudi Arabia is currently ranked 51st in the world and has competed in four previous World Cups, besting a round of 16 in 1994. The team is led by captain Osama Hawsawi and forward Mohammed Al-Sahlawi .
France Team Analysis: France is currently ranked 4th in the world and has appeared in 14 previous World Cups, with the best achievement being a championship win in 1998. The team, known as “Les Bleus”, is led by captain Hugo Lloris and star forward Kylian Mbappe.
Croatia Team Analysis: Croatia currently ranks 12th in the world and has participated in five previous World Cups, with its best performance being second in 2018. The team is led by captain Luka Modric and midfielder Ivan Rakitic.
All in all, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar promises to be a highly competitive and exciting tournament, with strong teams from around the world competing for the coveted trophy. Only time will tell which team comes out on top
Matches, dates, locations and times for the 2022 World Cup
The 2022 World Cup will take place from November 21 to December 18, with the opening ceremony and first match at the renovated Al Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor City.
The complete World Cup Schedule
Sunday, November 20: Qatar vs. Ecuador in Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, 7 p.m.)
Monday, November 21
England vs. Iran in Group B (Khalifa International Stadium, 4 p.m.) Senegal vs. Netherlands in Group A (Al Thumama Stadium, 7 p.m.) US vs. Wales in Group B (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)
Tuesday, November 22
Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia in Group C (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 1:00 PM) Denmark vs. Tunisia in Group D (Education City Stadium, 4 p.m.) mexico vs mexico Poles in Group C (Stadium 974, 7pm) France vs. Australia in Group D (Al Janoub Stadium, 10 PM)
Wednesday November 23
Morocco vs. Croatia in Group F (Al Bayt Stadium, 1:00 PM) Germany vs. Japan in Group E (Khalifa International Stadium, 4 p.m.) Spain vs. Costa Rica in Group E (Al Thumama Stadium, 7pm) Belgium vs. Canada in Group F (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10 PM)
Thursday 24 November
Switzerland vs. Cameroon in Group G (Al Janoub Stadium, 1:00 PM) Uruguay vs. South Korea in Group H (Education City Stadium, 4 p.m.) Portugal vs. Ghana in Group H (Stadium 974, 7pm) Brazil vs. Serbia in Group G (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10 PM)
Friday 25 November
Wales vs. Iran in Group B (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1:00 PM) Qatar vs. Senegal in Group A (Al Thumama Stadium, 4 p.m.) Netherlands vs. Ecuador in Group A (Khalifa International Stadium, 7:00 PM) England vs. USA in Group B (Al Bayt Stadium, 10pm)
Saturday November 26
Tunisia vs. Australia in Group C (Al Janoub Stadium, 1:00 PM) Poland vs. Saudi Arabia in Group C (Education City Stadium, 4 p.m.) France vs. Denmark in Group D (Stadion 974, 7pm) Argentina vs. Mexico in Group C (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10 PM)
Sunday 27 November
Japan vs. Costa Rica in Group E (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 1:00 PM) Belgium vs. Morocco in Group F (Al Thumama Stadium, 4 p.m.) Croatia vs. Canada in Group F (Khalifa International Stadium, 7pm) Spain vs. Germany in Group E (Al Bayt Stadium, 10 PM)
Monday 28 November
Cameroon vs. Serbia in Group G (Al Janoub Stadium, 1:00 PM) South Korea vs. Ghana in Group G (Education City Stadium, 4 p.m.) Brazil vs. Switzerland in Group H (Stadium 974, 7 p.m.) Portugal vs. Uruguay in Group H (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10 PM)
Tuesday 29 November
Netherlands vs. Qatar in Group A (Al Bayt Stadium, 6:00 PM) Ecuador vs. Senegal in Group A (Khalifa International Stadium, 6:00 PM) Wales vs. England in Group B (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10 PM) Iran vs. USA in Group B (Al Thumama Stadium, 10:00 PM)
Wednesday 30 November
Australia vs. Denmark in Group D (Al Janoub Stadium, 6:00 PM) Tunisia vs. France in Group D (Education City Stadium, 6:00 PM) Poland vs. Argentina in Group C (Stadium 974, 10:00 PM) Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico in Group C (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10 PM)
Thursday 1 december
Croatia vs. Belgium in Group F (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 6:00 PM) canada vs. Morocco in Group F (Al Thumama Stadium, 6:00 PM) Costa Rica vs. Germany in Group E (Al Bayt Stadium, 10 PM) Japan vs. Spain in Group E (Khalifa International Stadium, 10 PM)
Friday December 2
South Korea vs. Portugal in Group G (Education City Stadium, 6:00 PM) Ghana vs. Uruguay in Group G (Al Janoub Stadium, 6:00 PM) Serbia vs. Switzerland in Group H (Stadium 974, 10:00 PM) Cameroon vs. Brazil in Group H (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10 PM)
Saturday December 3
Game 49 pits the winners of Group A against the losers of Group B. (Khalifa International Stadium, 6:00 PM) Game 50 pits the winners of Group C against the losers of Group D. (Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, 10pm)
Sunday December 4
Game 52 pits the winners of Group D against the losers of Group C. (Al Thumama Stadium, 6:00 PM) Game 51 pits the winners of Group B against the losers of Group A. (Al Bayt Stadium, 10 PM)
Monday December 5
Game 53: Group E winners vs. Group F runners-up (Al Janoub Stadium, 6pm) Game 54 pits the winners of Group G against the losers of Group H. (Stadium 974, 10pm)
Wednesday December 6
Game 55: Group F winners vs. Group E runners-up (Education City Stadium, 6 p.m.) Game 56: Group H winners vs. Group G runners-up (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)
Quarter-finals, December 9
Game 58 pits the winners of Game 53 against the winners of Game 54. (Education City Stadium, 6:00 PM) Game 57 pits the winners of 49 against the winners of 50. (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)
Dec 10
Game 59 pits the winners of 55 against the winners of 56. (Al Thumama Stadium, 6:00 PM) Game 60 pits the winners of 51 against the winners of 52. (Al Bayt Stadium, 10 p.m.)
Semi-final Tuesday 13 December
Game 61 – 57 winners vs 58 winners (Lusail Iconic Stadium, 10pm)
Wednesday 14 December
Winners of 59 vs. Winners of 60 (Al Bayt Stadium, 10 p.m.)
Saturday December 17
is the play-off for third place (Khalifa International Stadium, 10 p.m.)
Sunday December 18
The 2022 World Cup will feature a total of 64 matches, the last of which will take place at Lusail Stadium.
Controversies of this Qatar World Cup
In addition to the controversy surrounding Qatar’s bid for the 2022 World Cup, concerns have also been raised about the country’s treatment of migrant workers.
Human rights groups have reported that workers, mostly from South Asian countries, are victims of exploitation and dangerous working conditions while building stadiums and infrastructure for the tournament.
FIFA is under pressure to take action and ensure fair treatment for workers, but the organization insists it is not responsible for labor and labor laws in Qatar.
There are also concerns about the scheduling of the 2022 World Cup as it will take place in Qatar during the hot summer months. FIFA, meanwhile, stated that the tournament will be moved to winter and that air-conditioned stadiums will be used.
These controversies have cast a shadow over preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but as the tournament draws closer, fans can hope for a successful and controversial event.
Finally
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar promises to be a highly competitive tournament, with strong teams from around the world competing for the coveted trophy.
With the addition of teams of 26 players and the option of air-conditioned stadiums, this World Cup will be unique in many ways.
However, it has also been surrounded by controversy, including allegations of bribery in the bidding process and concerns about the treatment of migrant workers. Only time will tell how these issues will ultimately affect the tournament.
Regardless, football fans everywhere are eagerly awaiting the excitement of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
If you’re one of them, start planning your trip and cheering on your team as they compete for the World Cup title.
Hopefully this article has provided some background on Qatar 2022 and the teams that will participate. As the tournament approaches, stay tuned for updates and further developments.
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