England’s route to World Cup glory – Key times, matches and where to watch: 

  • England vs Iran: Monday, November 21 at 1pm 
  • England vs USA: Friday, November 25 at 7pm 
  • Wales vs England: Tuesday, November 29 at 7pm
  • Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal or the Netherlands in the last-16
  • Could then face either Argentina or France in the quarter-final on December 9 or 10
  • Semi-final could see England play Belgium or Portugal on December 13 or 14
  • England could meet either Spain, Brazil or Germany in the final 

England World Cup fixtures 2022: Lions route to glory 

England’s World Cup campaign begins on Monday, 21 November at 4 pm local time, where the Three Lions will take on Iran. 

England have been drawn in Group B where they’ll face USA, Iran and Wales in Qatar. 

England’s starting eleven for the first game has yet to be announced, and won’t be decided until closer to the date. 

This is the first World Cup to be played in winter but a Qatari winter still means warm weather – with temperatures expected to reach 30C. 

Teams will be allowed to make five substitutions, which will work well for England – who have players still recovering from injury. 

Key dates and times for England matches: 

Here are the full dates, kick-off times and TV channel information for the England matches at the 2022 World Cup.

What dates are the England matches at the World Cup?

England’s World Cup campaign starts against Iran on Monday, November 21 at 1 pm UK time ( that’s 4 pm local time). 

Four days later, England will face the USA on Friday, November 25 at 7 pm UK time – (that’s 10 pm local time, thankfully long after sunset and temperatures should be cooler). 

England’s group stage fixtures end with a match against Wales on Tuesday, November 29 at 7 pm UK time. 


England’s World Cup group stage fixtures 

  • England vs Iran: Monday, November 21 at 1pm 
  • England vs USA: Friday, November 25 at 7pm 
  • Wales vs England: Tuesday, November 29 at 7pm

 

What TV channel will the England games be on at the World Cup? 

As per usual, the BBC and ITV share live TV coverage of the World Cup. 

The BBC will show England’s games against Iran and Wales, whilst ITV will broadcast England vs USA. 

Who will England play in the knockout rounds? 

If England make it out of Group B, they will take on one of Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal or the Netherlands in the last-16. 

It depends on if England win their group or finish second – as to when they play their last-16 match on either December 3 or 4. 

England could then face either Argentina or France in the quarter-final on December 9 or 10. 

And if the Lions make it through to the semi-final, it is possible they could face Belgium or Portugal on December 13 or 14 for a place in the final. 

And if England make it to the final, they could meet either Spain, Brazil or Germany. 

The final is taking place on Sunday, December 18 at 3 pm. 


World Cup 2022 key dates 

  • Group stage: November 20 – December 2
  • Round of 16: December 3 – 6
  • Quater-finals: December 9 – 10 
  • Semi-finals: December 13 – 14
  • Final: December 18 

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Where is the FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule?

Following a dazzling Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the final tournament match schedule has been published on FIFA+.

Given the compact nature of Qatar, event organisers were able to assign, for the first time ever, group stage games to a stadium and kick-off time for each matchday after the final draw, optimising the match schedule for the benefit and comfort of spectators, teams, media and the global audience.

A total of 64 games will be played to decide the winners of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. See when and where the action will take place.

Follow the schedule here

 
The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on Nov. 20 in what will be the first winter edition in the history of the competition. The best players in the world will take center stage in Qatar as the action runs through the final on Dec. 18.
 
 
The cost might be of the ticket is an estimate for a group match ranging from $105 to $210, and the ticket for the final ranges from $455 to $1,100. All tickets are sold in Qatari riyal (QAR) to both residents of Qatar and internationals. Here are list of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices below with detailed price
 
The 2022 World Cup starts on November 20 in Qatar when temperatures generally start falling heading into winter. Early group games will likely be the hottest with highs of 26-28°C (78-82°F) possible
 
Yes, alcohol will be sold in Qatari stadiums at the World Cup. Beer will be sold and available for fans three hours before and one hour after kick-off. It will not be available during the games

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