FIFA World Cup 2022 | Few Upsets, Big Wins, Draws So Far
FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022 was started on 20th November 2022 at Qatar with a spectacular opening ceremony attended by huge gathering of football lovers from all over the world. Watched by millions of people all over the world, the opening ceremony showcased the rich culture, and heritage of Oil&Gas Rich Country Qatar.
The opening ceremony was held at Qatar’s Al Bayt stadium, Al Khor which is situated north of Doha, around 40Kms away from Qatar’s Capital City Doha.
The world cup was inaugurated by the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The spectacular event ended with the appearance of the official logo of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at a height of 15 meters and ended with a mind blowing display of fireworks.
How Much Are FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Tickets
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Match tickets are indicated in the following table. These are the prices for Individual Match Tickets (IMTs) available throughout until the last minute sales phase. The prices indicated are inclusive of all applicable taxes. The prices indicated apply to both adults and children, irrespective of the child’s age.
The Last Minute Sales Phase is open and for the purchase of tickets and other details visit the official FIFA Site.
| INDIVIDUAL MATCH TICKETS (IMT) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATCH | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | ACCESSIBILITY TICKETS |
| (Reserved for Residents of Qatar) | |||||
| Opening Match (1) | 2250 | 1600 | 1100 | 200 | 200 |
| Group Matches (2-48) | 800 | 600 | 250 | 40 | 40 |
| Round of 16 (49-56) | 1000 | 750 | 350 | 70 | 70 |
| Quarter-Finals (57-60) | 1550 | 1050 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
| Semi-Finals (61,62) | 3480 | 2400 | 1300 | 500 | 500 |
| 3rd Place Match (63) | 1550 | 1100 | 750 | 300 | 300 |
| Final Match (64) | 5850 | 3650 | 2200 | 750 | 750 |
| Price is in Qatari Riyal – QAR | |||||
| OBSTRUCTED VIEW TICKETS | |||||
| MATCH | CAT 1 | CAT 2 | CAT 3 | CAT 4 | |
| (Reserved for Residents of Qatar) | |||||
| Opening Match (1) | 880 | 660 | 440 | 100 | |
| Group Matches (2-48) | 200 | 150 | 100 | 20 | |
| Round of 16 (49-56) | 280 | 210 | 140 | 40 | |
| Quarter-Finals (57-60) | 600 | 450 | 300 | 150 | |
| Semi-Finals (61,62) | 1040 | 780 | 520 | 250 | |
| 3rd Place Match (63) | 600 | 450 | 300 | 150 | |
| Final Match (64) | 1760 | 1320 | 880 | 380 | |
| Price is in Qatari Riyal – QAR |
Inaugural Match between Qatar and Ecuador
The FIFA World Cup 2022 inaugural match was played between the host nation Qatar and Ecuador at Ak Khor Stadium, Al Khor Qatar. In this Group A Match, Ecuador outplayed Qatar by defeating them 2-0. Ecuador’s Enner Valencia scored twice in the first half to give his team full points in the opening match. to give Ecuador a 2-0 at the break against Qatar in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khol.
The 44th-ranked Ecuador dominated the play with two goals lead in the first half itself. The 50th-ranked Qatar was unable to make any goal and lost the match without much fight.
Review FIFA World Cup Matches Played Sofar
England Vs Iran: The 2nd match of the world cup was played between England and Iran on 21-11-2022. England the world no.5 ranked team has totally outplayed the 20th ranked Iran. England won the match with a huge difference of 6-2.
Senegal Vs Netherlands: The 2nd match of the day 21-11-2022 was played in between Senegal and Netherlands. Senegal the world no.18 rank team was outplayed by the Netherlands with world rank of 8. The match was won by Netherlands with 2-0 score.
USA Vs Wales: This match was played on 22-11-2022 between USA and Wales. USA with a rank of 16 has a 1-1 draw with Walesh having a world rank 18.
Argentina Vs Saudi Arabia: The biggest shock of the tournament happened in the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia played on 22-11-2022. Saudi Arabia with a world rank of 51 has defeated one of the favorites of the tournament the world no.3 Argentina. Saudi Arabia gave a shock to the Argentina fans when they beat them 2-1.
Denmark Vs Tunisia: The match between Denmark and Tunisia was a draw, with both teams failing to make a goal in the allotted time. Denmark world ranked 10 was unable to make their mark with the 30th ranked Tunisia. With this draw, both teams gained equal points.
Mexico Vs Poland: The match played on 22-11-2022, between Mexico world rank 13 team and Poland world rank 26 team ended with a draw. Both teams failed to make a goal.
France Vs Australia: World no. 4 team france has outplayed the 38 ranked Australia. 2018 world champion France thrashed Australia with 4-1 win, started their campaign for the title with a big bang.
Morocco Vs Croatia: The match played on 24-11-2022 was ended in a draw, as both team failed make a goal.
Germany vs Japan: The second big upset of the world cup happened as Japan world rand 24, has beaten the 11th ranked Germany. This match was played on November, 23. Japan beat the 2014 world champ Germany 2-1. Initially Germany has got the lead in the match, but Japan made a comeback via a Ritsu Doan equalizer. In the dying minutes of the match, Takuma Asano scored the 2nd goal for their team to make a memorable win for Japan in World Cup.
Spain Vs Costa Rica: Spain trounced Costa Rica with an emphatic win of 7-0. Spain world no.7 totally outplayed the world rank 31 team costa rica, with out giving any chance.
Belgium Vs Canada: The match was won by Belgium played on 21-11-2022. Belgium 2nd rank team the world has total control of the game with Canada the 41st ranked team.
Upcoming Matches
Switzerland Vs Cameroon: Played on 24-11-2022 at Al Janoub Stadium. Switzerland world no. 15 and Cameroon world rank 43. Switzerland is having a higher chance of winning based on their team rank, and recent form.
Uruguay Vs South Korea: The Number 14th match will be played between Uruguay and South Korea. Uruguay 14th ranked team in the world will have a higher chance of winning as compared to the 28th ranked South Korean team. This match will be played a the Education city stadium.
Portugal Vs Ghana: World rank 9 team Portugal will be playing with 61st rank African team Ghana. Based on the world ranking, recent form, with their star players Portugal team is aiming for a huge victory over Ghana.
FAQ
How much are FIFA World Cup Tickets?
FIFA world cup tickets price was set by FIFA. The price, sales, ticket purchase locations, purchase requirements and latest information can be found at FIFA TICKETS.
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Where is the World Cup 2022 schedule?
FIFA World Cup 2022 will be conducted from 20th November to 18th December 2022 at Qatar.
Where can I watch the World Cup?
World Cup Foot 2022 can be watched on the following media channels:
United States: Fox Sports, Telemundo Deportes
Canada: Bell Media
Australia: SBS
Brazil: Globo
Argentina: TVP, TyC Sports
United Kingdom: BBC, ITV
France: TF1, beIN Sports
Germany: ARD, ZDF, Deutsche Telekom
Italy: RAI
Netherlands: NOS
Spain: RTVE, Mediapro, Movistar, Plus+
South Africa: SABC
India: Jio Cinema, MTV, Sports 18
How many games in World Cup?
A total of 64 games will be played starting from the opening match to the final match in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Foot Ball being held in Qatar.
How many groups are there in FIFA World Cup 2022?
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar Groups
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, United States, 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
Is Korea in the World Cup?
South Korea has qualified for the world cup and is playing in Group H
Is Japan part of the World Cup?
Yes. Japan has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022 and is playing in Group E
How can I watch World Cup 2022 for free on TV?
A few of the Television channels like Peacock, Tubi, and Fubo TV, are facilitating the free view of world cup matches.
Good news for the Brazilians as all 64 matches will be live-streamed for free to Brazilians on the FIFA+ platform. These matches will be telecasted with local commentary and match analysis in Portuguese.
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