FIFA World Cup: Full schedule, team guide, fixtures, dates and venues for Qatar 2022 WC

In the FIFA World Cup, starting November 20, 2022, 32 teams will battle it out to become the World Champion across 64 matches in Qatar.

DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 31: In this photo illustration an official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ball sits on display in front of the skyline of Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draw on March 31, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) | Photo Credit: Getty Images

The 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup is set to begin on November 20, 2022 in Qatar, wherein 32 teams around the world will play 64 matches for the coveted World Cup crown.

France will enter the competition as the defending champion and it will be interesting to see if Didier Deschamps can guide his side to a second World Cup in a row.

Following is the complete schedule of the Qatar World Cup 2022:

(all times in the schedule are as per IST)

When is the FIFA World Cup 2022 first match?

The first match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 is scheduled for a 9:30 pm kick-off (IST) on November 20, 2022.