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FIFA World Cup 2022 - Tournament Description
The 22nd edition of the 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be contested by the senior national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 20 November to 18 December 2022.
Dates: Sun, 20 Nov 2022 – Sun, 18 Dec 2022
Teams: 32 (from 5 confederations)
Venue(s): 8 (in 5 host cities)
Group a
Qatar
Ecuador
Senegal
Netherlands
Group B
England
Iran
USA
Wales
Group C
Argentina
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Poland
Group D
France
Australia
Denmark
Tunisia
Group E
Spain
Costa Rica
Germany
Japan
Group F
Belgium
Canada
Morocco
Croatia
Group G
Brazil
Serbia
Switzerland
Cameroon
Group H
Portugal
Ghana
Uruguay
South Korea
Qatar Information
Qatar is a nation catching up to its cultivating neighbours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. With a huge range of luxury hotels, sand dunes, ancient mosques and other adventures there is a range of activities for all tastes. Qatar being in a desert climate is extremely hot and humid in the summer months and pleasant temperatures in the winter when the World Cup will be hosted. This will result in average temperatures of 25 celsius.
Factsheet
Capital City: Doha
Population: Approx. 3 million
Religion: Islam
Language: Arabic
Time Difference: GMT +3 Hours
Currency: Qatari Rial (1 GBP = 4 QAR) approximate
Important - All FIFA World Cup 2022 fans, local and international, must apply for a digital Hayya Card. This is your entry permit to Qatar entry to the stadium (along with the match ticket). International fans will also need to confirm their accommodation plans. To apply for a digital Hayya Card, and to book accommodation, please visit Qatar2022.qa. Hayya Card throughout the tournament will grant access to public transport (metro & bus)
Suggested Sights:
Doha City Tour
Inland Sea Safari
Dhow Cruise in the Corniche Area
Visit the Museum of Islamic Art
Due to the World Cup, a number of the standard tours may not be operating so check on the banner below with your dates:
Best Beaches:
Banana Island - Private
Sealine Beach - Public
Katara Beach - Private
Getting around Qatar
Doha Hamad International Airport (DIA) to city centre
If you are staying in central Doha there are a number of options to get into the centre. When arriving you have the following options:
Metro: The airport sits on the red metro line stopping at stations such as Msheireb which connects to the other two metro lines, Corniche and finishes at Lusail.
Bus: Bus 777 goes centrally following the coast to West Bay & City Centre Doha. Buses 747 & 109 go into the city centre from the airport. Main stop: Al Ghanim Bus Station.
Taxi: Qatar's taxis are a striking turquoise colour. Karwa taxis are a major operator in the area and cant be made on the Hayya app advised above. To the city centre its approximately 50 QAR depending on your location.
From the city centre around Qatar
Metro: The metro system has three lines (Gold, Green and Red) covering 37 stations. The red line goes from Lusail to the airport. The Gold line goes from Ras Abu Abboud to Al Azizya and stops at Sport City. Metro during the tournament will be open until 3am every night.
Taxis: As mentioned are easily recognised by their turquoise-coloured vehicles, Karwa taxis are metered and operate 24/7, Karwa taxis can be ordered or pre-booked via the Hayya to Qatar 2022 app and can be paid with cash and credit cards. Uber and Careem and are also possible alternatives.
Bus: Qatar and Doha is well served by bus also including to and from the airport and a number of the tournament's stadiums and run by Mowasalat. These can be found in the guides below.
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Lusail Stadium - Lusail
Location: Lusail City, 20km north of central Doha
Capacity: 80,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 10 matches including Quarter Final, Semi Final & Final
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Airports
Doha International Airport
20 miles / 33 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
12.5 miles / 20 km
Direction: North
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: Lusail QNB Metro Station (Red line) is a 15-minute walk from the stadium
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 25 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off:
S991 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S992 from Souq Waqif - North
S993 from FIFA Fan Festival, S994 from West Bay 
S995 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
Argentina v Saudi Arabia - 22 November
Brazil v Serbia - 24 November
Argentina v Mexico - 26 November
Portugal v Uruguay - 28 November
Saudi Arabia v Mexico - 30 November
Cameroon v Brazil - 2 December
Round of 16 Match (1H v 2G) - 6 December
Quarter Final (W49 v W50) - 9 December
Semi Final (W57 v W58) - 13 December
Final - 18 December
Stadium 974 - Doha
Location: Ras Bu Abboud, 10km east of central Doha
Capacity: 40,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 7 matches
Airports
Doha International Airport
7 miles / 11 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
6.2 miles / 10 km
Direction: North
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station (Gold line) is a 20-minute walk from the stadium
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans to the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S971 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S972 from Souq Waqif - North S973 from FIFA Fan Festival, S974 from West Bay S975 from Barwa Barahat
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Confirmed Matches
Mexico v Poland - 22 November
Portugal v Ghana - 24 November
France v Denmark - 26 November
Brazil v Switzerland - 28 November
Poland v Argentina - 30 November
Serbia v Switzerland - 2 December
Round of 16 Match (1G v 2H) - 5 December
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Al Bayt Stadium - Al Khor
Location: Al Khor City, 35km north of Doha
Capacity: 60,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 9 matches including Quarter Final & Semi Final
Airports
Doha International Airport
38.5 miles / 62 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
22 miles / 35 km
Direction: North
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: The Al Bayt stadium is outside of the metro network. A shuttle bus service (Service Number S950) will run to/ from Lusail Metro Station (Red line). Allow 25 minutes for the bus journey.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S951 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S952 from Souq Waqif - North S953 from FIFA Fan Festival, S954 from West Bay S955 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
Qatar v Ecuador - 20 November
Morocco v Croatia - 23 November
England v USA - 25 November
Spain v Germany - 27 November
Netherlands v Qatar - 29 November
Costa Rica v Germany - 1 December
Round of 16 Match (1B v 2A) - 4 December
Quarter Final (W51 v W52) - 10 December
Semi Final (W59 v W60) - 14 December
Khalifa International Stadium - Al Rayyan
Location: 5km west of central Doha
Capacity: 40,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 8 matches including 3rd Place Playoff
Airports
Doha International Airport
15 miles / 24 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
3 miles / 5 km
Direction: West
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: Sports City Metro Station (Gold line) is a 5-minute walk from the stadium.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 25 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S941 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S942 from Souq Waqif - North S943 from FIFA Fan Festival, S944 from West Bay S945 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
England v Iran - 21 November
Germany v Japan - 23 November Netherlands v Ecuador - 25 November
Croatia v Canada - 27 November
Ecuador v Senegal - 29 November
Japan v Spain - 1 December
Round of 16 (1A v 2B) - 3 December
3rd Place Playoff - 7 December
Education City Stadium - Al Rayyan
Location: Al Rayyan, 7km north-west of central Doha
Capacity: 40,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 8 matches including Quarter Final
Airports
Doha International Airport
16 miles / 26 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
4 miles / 7 km
Direction: North West
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: Education City Metro Station (Green line) is a 5-minute walk from the stadium.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S931 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S932 from Souq Waqif - North S933 from FIFA Fan Festival, S934 from West Bay S935 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
Denmark v Tunisia - 22 November
Uruguay v South Korea - 24 November Poland v Saudi Arabia - 26 November
South Korea v Ghana - 28 November
Tunisia v France - 30 November
South Korea v Portugal - 2 December
Round of 16 (1F v 2E) - 6 December
Quarter Final (W53 v W54) - 9 December
Al Janoub Stadium - Al Wakrah
Location: Al Wakrah, 22km south of central Doha
Capacity: 40,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 7 matches
Airports
Doha International Airport
13.5 miles / 22 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
13.5 miles / 22 km
Direction: South
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: The Al Janoub stadium is outside of the metro network. A shuttle bus service (Service Number S920) will run to/ from Al Wakrah Metro Station (Red line). Allow 15 minutes for this bus journey.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 10 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S921 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S922 from Souq Waqif - North S923 from FIFA Fan Festival, S924 from West Bay S925 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
France v Austria - 22 November
Switzerland v Cameroon - 24 November Tunisia v Austria- 26 November
Cameroon v Serbia - 28 November
Austria v Denmark - 30 November
Ghana v Uruguay - 2 December
Round of 16 (1E v 2F) - 5 December
Al Thumama Stadium - Doha
Location: Al Thumama Stadium, 12km south of central Doha
Capacity: 80,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 8 matches including Quarter Final
Airports
Doha International Airport
12 miles / 20 km
Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
7.5 miles / 12 km
Direction: South
Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: The Al Thumama Stadium sits outside of the Metro network. A shuttle bus service (Service Number S980) will run to/ from Free Zone Metro Station (Red line). Allow 15 minutes for this bus journey.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 25 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S981 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S982 from Souq Waqif - North S983 from FIFA Fan Festival, S984 from West Bay S985 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
Senegal v Netherlands - 21 November
Spain v Costa Rica - 23 November Qatar v Senegal - 25 November
Belgium v Morocco - 27 November
Iran v USA- 29 November
Canada v Morocco - 1 December
Round of 16 (1D v 2C) - 4 December
Quarter Final (W55 v W56) - 10 December
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium - Al Rayyan
Location: Umm Al Afaei, 20km west of central Doha
Capacity: 40,000
World Cup 2022 Matches: 7 matches
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Airports
Doha International Airport
22 miles / 36 km
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Distance from city Centre
Doha City Centre
12.5 miles / 20 km
Direction: West
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Parking
Parking space is located close to the stadium. Accessible parking options will be available.
Public Transport
Metro: Al Riffa-Mall of Qatar Metro Station (Green line) is a 5-minute walk from the stadium.
Bus: Dedicated Stadium Express Bus Hubs and bring fans 15 minutes’ walk from the stadium. Buses start running 4 hours before kick-off: S961 from ​Barwa Madinatna, S962 from Souq Waqif - North S963 from FIFA Fan Festival, S964 from West Bay S965 from Barwa Barahat
Confirmed Matches
USA v Wales - 21 November
Belgium v Canada - 23 November Wales v Iran - 25 November
Japan v Costa Rica - 27 November
Wales v England- 29 November
Croatia v Belgium - 1 December
Round of 16 (1C v 2D) - 3 December
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