The Super Bowl might be the dominant sporting event of the year for many Americans, but when you take a global poll, it’s the World Cup that rules supreme.
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The colossal tournament, which starts Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 18, is a true worldwide event. And the last time it was held, COVID-19 was a concept no one would have been able to grasp. (It would be another year before the first outbreaks of the pandemic would occur.)
Even for an event this grand, this year’s World Cup has a near-ludicrous number dramatic stories that could unfold. This is, for example, likely the last year Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are likely to be on the pitch. The U.S. is looking to regain some lost pride after failing to make the World Cup at all in 2018. And Italy, normally one of the most dominant teams on the field, won’t be playing at all after failing to qualify.
It’s a lot to keep up with, even for the most rabid of football/soccer fans. But even if you’re just a casual fan of the sport, it’s a fascinating spectacle to watch. (And, if that weren’t enough, select games, including the semi-finals, take place in the middle of the day in the middle of the workweek, giving you a wonderful excuse to ruin your productivity.)
Overwhelmed? Here’s all you’ll need to know.
When is the opening match in the 2022 World Cup?
The first kick-off will take place at 11:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 20 in Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The home team will face Ecuador in the only match of that day. (The rest of the week will be a lot busier, with 15 additional Group Stage matches.)
What is the schedule for matches in the 2022 World Cup?
Nov. 20
Qatar vs. Ecuador, 11:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Nov. 21
England vs. Iran, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Senegal vs. Netherlands, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
USA vs. Wales, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov. 22
Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Denmark vs. Tunisia, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Mexico vs. Poland, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
France vs. Australia, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov. 23
Morocco vs. Croatia, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Germany vs. Japan, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Spain vs. Costa Rica, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Belgium vs. Canada, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov 24
Switzerland vs. Cameroon, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Uruguay vs. South Korea, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Portugal vs. Ghana, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Brazil vs. Serbia, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov. 25
Wales vs. Iran, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Qatar vs. Senegal, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Netherlands vs. Ecuador, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
England vs. USA, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov. 26
Tunisia vs. Australia, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Poland vs. Saudi Arabia, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
France vs. Denmark, 11:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Argentina vs. Mexico, 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Nov. 27
Japan vs. Costa Rica, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Belgium vs. Morocco, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Croatia vs. Canada, 11:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Spain vs. Germany, 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Nov. 28
Cameroon vs. Serbia, 5:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
South Korea vs. Ghana, 8:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Brazil vs. Switzerland, 11:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Portugal vs. Uruguay, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Nov. 29
Ecuador vs. Senegal, 10:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Netherlands vs. Qatar, 10:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Iran vs. USA, 2:00 p.m. on Fox and Peacock
Wales vs. England, 2:00 p.m. on FS1 and Peacock
Nov. 30
Tunisia vs. France, 10:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Australia vs. Denmark, 10:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Poland vs. Argentina, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico, 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Dec. 1
Croatia vs. Belgium, 10:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Canada vs. Morocco, 10:0 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Japan vs. Spain, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Costa Rica vs. German, 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Dec. 2
South Korea vs. Portugal, 10:00 a.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Ghana vs. Uruguay, 10:00 a.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Serbia vs. Switzerland, 2:00 p.m. ET on FS1 and Peacock
Cameroon vs. Brazil, 2:00 p.m. ET on Fox and Peacock
Round of 16
Sunday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. ET — Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Quarterfinals
Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. ET — Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Semifinals
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET and Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Third-place match
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. ET
2022 FIFA World Cup Final
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. ET