The wait is over, the FIFA World Cup is here and there's nothing else the soccer community wants to talk about. Four and a half years after its last edition, the expectations around Qatar 2022 are sky high.
The tournament gets underway on Novemeber 20, when the host nation and Ecuador clash on Matchday 1 of Group A at Al Bayt Stadium, and will run until December 18 with the grand final at the Lusail Stadium.
The group phase draw took place months ago, so the stage has been set for a long time. All 32 qualified teams already know their group stage rivals, now it's time for the action to begin.
How many games are played by group in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?
For starters, 32 teams are drawn into eight groups of four. There are no home and away games, so each team plays three group stage games in the FIFA World Cup. The top two sides advance to the knockout stage, while the third and fourth-placed teams are eliminated.
Which teams do you think will make the round of 16? Using this World Cup Predictor, you can see every potential outcome of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Since joining Bolavip in February 2021, he has extensively covered soccer, NFL, and NBA, specializing in real-time coverage of major events such as the World Cup, UEFA Champions League finals, and the Super Bowl. Martin’s prior experience includes managing social media for the CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and reporting on Brazilian football for Sambafoot. At Bolavip, he is known for his meticulous coverage during critical sports seasons—covering trades, playoffs, and finals—and for keeping a close eye on soccer icons Lionel Messi at Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. His attention to detail and ability to capture breaking news have made him a valuable asset to the team.
