Netherlands World Cup
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The FIFA World Cup 2022 is only months away. All the groups, brackets, fixtures, and schedules are set. Here in this article, we will check out the World Cup fixtures of the Netherlands, start time, and venues.

The Oranje became runners-up in the 2010 World Cup and reached the semi-finals in the 2014 World Cup. After missing out on the previous edition in Russia, the Netherlands are back in the FIFA World Cup as one of the favorites. Let’s check out the World Cup 2022 fixtures and schedules for the Netherlands.

Netherlands World Cup Group

Group A
Qatar
Ecuador
Senegal
Netherlands

The top two teams will qualify for Round 16 from each group – group winners and runners-up. Every team will play 3 matches in the Group Stage, 1 match with each opponent. A win brings 3 points, a draw 1, and no points for a defeat.

Netherlands World Cup Fixtures: Match Schedule, Kickoff Time, and Venue

The Netherlands will begin their World Cup 2022 campaign playing against African Champions Senegal before the crucial match against Ecuador. They will finish the Group Stage playing against the host Qatar.

[All times are in GMT so that you can convert it easily into your local time]

Match Date Kickoff Time Venue
Netherlands vs Senegal Monday, 21 November 2022 10:00 am GMT Al Thumama Stadium
Netherlands vs Ecuador Friday, 25 November 2022 4:00 pm GMT Khalifa International Stadium
Netherlands vs Qatar Tuesday, 29 November 2022 3:00 pm GMT Al Bayt Stadium

If the Netherlands finish Group Stage as the group winners (A1), they will face Group B’s runners-up (B2) in the Round of 16. USA should finish as B2 according to our pick.

If the Netherlands finishes Group Stage as the group runners-up (A2), they will face the winners (B1) of Group B. England should finish as B1 according to our pick.

[Group B: England, Iran, Wales or Ukraine, USA]

Netherlands Potential Round of 16 Fixture and Schedule:

Fixture Date Kickoff Time Venue
A1 (Netherlands) vs B2 Saturday, 3 December 2022 3:00 pm GMT Khalifa International
A2 (Netherlands) vs B1 Sunday, 4 December 2022 7:00 pm GMT Al Bayt Stadium

Netherlands Potential Quarter-Final Fixture and Schedule:

If the Netherlands win their round-of-16 match and goes through to the quarter-finals, their opponent will be the winners of the C1 vs D2 match or the winners of the D1 vs C2 match. Our picks are Argentina and France for these two matches.

[Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland]

[Group D: France, Denmark, Peru or Australia or UAE, Tunisia]

Fixture Date Kickoff Time Venue
Netherlands vs (C1 vs D2) Winners Friday, 9 December 2022 7:00 pm GMT Lusail Stadium
Netherlands vs (D1 vs C2) Winners Saturday, 10 December 2022 7:00 pm GMT Al Bayt Stadium

If Oranje finishes Group Stage as the winners (A1) and goes through to the quarter-finals, they will play their quarter-final match on Friday, 9 December 2022, at 7:00 pm GMT, which is 8:00 pm BST and 10:00 pm local time in Qatar. It will be held at Lusail Stadium.

If Oranje finishes Group Stage as the runners-up (B2) and goes through to the quarter-finals, they will play their quarter-final match on Saturday, 10 December 2022, at 7:00 pm GMT, which is 8:00 pm BST and 10:00 pm local time in Qatar. It will be held at Al Bayt Stadium.

Netherlands Potential  Semi-Final Fixture and Schedule:

The Netherlands’ World Cup bracket involves Groups A, B, C, and D till the quarter-finals. So, they cannot face any team from Groups E, F, G, and H until the Semi-Finals.

Let’s check out the date, time, and venue for the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Fixture Date Kickoff Time Venue
Semi-Final 1 Tuesday, 13 December 2022 7:00 pm GMT Lusail Stadium
Semi-Final 2 Wednesday, 14 December 2022 7:00 pm GMT Al Bayt Stadium

When and Where will be the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final?

The FIFA World Cup 2022 Final will be held at the Lusail Stadium, Al Daayen City, Qatar.

The Final match will go underway on Sunday, 18 December 2022, at 3:00 pm GMT, which is 11:00 am ET, 4:00 pm BST, and 6:00 pm local time in Qatar.

Golam Muktadir is a passionate sports fan and a dedicated movie buff. He has been writing about both topics for over a decade and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with his readers. Muktadir has a degree in journalism and has written for several well-known publications, including Surprise Sports.

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