Summary
In this article, we will discuss about the England FIFA World Cup Fixtures: Match Schedule, Kickoff Time, and Venue for 2022.
This November, Qatar will again play host to the FIFA World Cup. This is only the second time the World Cup has been held in Asia. Here we will analyze England’s 2022 World Cup schedule in further detail.
In the previous two major international tournaments England participated in, they did quite well. In 2018, they advanced to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, and in 2020, they will compete in the finals of the UEFA Euro 2020.
In 2018, they advanced to the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup, and in 2020, they will compete in the finals of the UEFA Euro 2020. The Three Lions, though, have been on a worrying winning streak as of late. They haven’t won in six games now.
On November 15, 2021, England qualified with a 10-0 rout of San Marino, with four goals from captain Harry Kane.
England World Cup Group
England team is in Group B. Group B consists of England, the United States of America, Iran, and Wales as well.
Group B |
England |
Iran |
USA |
Wales |
Each group’s champion and runner-up will advance to the round of 16. During the Group Stage, each side will compete in 3 matches, one against each of its opponents. A victory is worth 3 points, a tie is worth 1 point, and a loss results in 0 points.
England World Cup Fixtures: Match Schedule, Kickoff Time, and Venue
On the tournament’s second day, England will play Iran in a match that is part of Group B. The match is slated to begin at 1 p.m. local time UK on Monday, November 21. On Saturday, November 26, they’ll be playing the United States.
On Tuesday, November 29, Wales and England will meet in a football match. The match between the United States and Iran and England’s final group stage game will be played at the same time.
Match | Date | Kickoff Time
(GMT) |
Venue |
England vs Iran | Monday, November 21 | 1 pm | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
England vs USA | Saturday, November 26 | 7 pm | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
England vs Wales | Tuesday, November 29 | 7 pm | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
England Potential Round of 16 Fixture and Schedule:
If England wins Group B, they will play their first round of 16 encounters on Sunday, December 4 at 7 pm GMT. This will be a matchup against whichever of Qatar, the Netherlands, Senegal, or Ecuador finishes second in Group A. Senegal the Afcon champion will be in the 2nd place in our pick.
If England finishes second in Group B, then the Group A winner would play England. According to our pick, the Netherlands will most likely be the group champion.
[Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands]
Match | Date | Kickoff Time (GMT) | Venue |
Group A Winner vs Group B Second Place (England) | Saturday, December 3 | 3 pm | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
Group B Winner (England) vs Group A Second Place | Sunday, December 4 | 7 pm | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
England Potential Quarter-Final Fixture and Schedule:
If the England group champion & wins their match in the round of 16, they will move on to the quarterfinals. One would guess that either France or Denmark is up next, but Argentina could also be in the quarter-final.
If England finishes second in their group, they will probably face Argentina or Denmark.
So, on December 9 or 10, England might have to face either Argentina or France, or Denmark in a quarterfinal grudge match.
Match | Date | Kickoff Time
(GMT) |
Venue |
England vs. (Winners of Group C vs. Runners-up of Group D) | Friday, December 9 | 7 pm | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
England vs. (Winners of Group D vs. Runners-up of Group C) | Saturday, December 10 | 7 pm | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
If England comes in second in their group, they will play in the quarterfinals on Friday, December 9.
If England wins their group, they will play their quarter-final match on Saturday, December 10.
England Potential Semi-Final Fixture and Schedule:
England will play the first semi-final if they finish second in Group B and make it to the semifinals. They will most probably face France there if they finish second in the group stage.
England will play the second semi-final if they finish first in Group B and make it to the semifinals. If this happens, the Netherlands might be their possible opponent.
Match | Date | Kickoff Time (GMT) | Venue |
Semifinal 1 | Tuesday, 13 December 2022 | 7 pm | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
Semifinal 2 | Tuesday, 14 December 2022 | 7 pm | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
FIFA World Cup Final Fixture and Schedule:
Lusail Stadium, which is located in Al Daayen City in Qatar, will play host to the FIFA World Cup Final in 2022.
On Sunday, December 18th, 2022, the Final match will get begin at 3:00 pm GMT.