2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup
- Matchup Game:
Argentina vs France - Date: December 18th
- Time: 10:00 am ET
- Stadium: Lusail Stadium, Lusail
- Winner: Argentina
- Result: 3 (4)-3 (2)
2022 Qatar World Cup Odds
While Brazil came in as the favored team, the World Cup featured strong contenders. The USMNT, at +13000, held a middle position, while Costa Rica and Saudi Arabia, at +80000, were considered the least likely to win.
Some teams like Morocco and Japan proved to be underdogs. They had a great performance, with Japan topping Group E ahead of Germany and Spain. Morocco reached the semifinals after eliminating Spain and Portugal along the way.
Favorites
- Brazil (+350)
Brazil, with +350 odds, fielded a powerhouse team featuring Neymar, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Alisson, Vinicius Jr., and Casemiro. They aimed for their sixth title, the first in 20 years since their 2002 victory over Germany. Unfortunately for the Brazilians, their dreams were shattered in a heartbreaking penalty shootout against the vastly experienced Croatia.
Runner-Ups
- Argentina (+550)
- France (+700)
- England (+850)
Argentina, France, and England were top contenders. Lionel Messi sought his first title with Argentina, Lionel Messi sought his first title with Argentina, accompanied by a mix of experienced players and young blood, while France retained key players from their 2018 triumph. England, with an exciting generation of young players, emerged among the runner-ups to win their second World Cup after the distant victory of 1966.
Sleepers
- Netherlands (+1200)
- Belgium (+1800)
- Croatia (+5000)
Sleeper picks included Netherlands, Belgium, and Croatia. The Netherlands aimed to improve on past runner-up and third-place finishes. Belgium, ranked No. 2 globally, sought its first title after a third-place finish in 2018. Luka Modric likely played in his last FIFA World Cup with the Croatian national team, seeking to bid farewell by giving one final joy to his nation. The Croatians saw their dream shattered after losing to a dominant Argentine squad.
2022 Qatar World Cup Schedule
The 2022 Qatar World Cup schedule featured a month-long tournament filled with thrilling FIFA World Cup matches. The tournament started on November 20 and concluded on December 18, 2022.
- The knockout stage began on December 3 with matches including the Netherlands vs USA, Argentina vs. Australia, France vs Poland, and England vs Senegal.
- The quarterfinals of the World Cup matches, held on December 9 and 10, showcased exciting encounters including Croatia vs Brazil, Netherlands vs Argentina, Morocco vs Portugal, and England vs France.
- The semifinals occurred on December 13 and 14, with Argentina facing Croatia and France playing against Morocco.
- On December 17, the losers of the semifinals competed in the third-place playoff match at Khalifa International Stadium.
- The tournament concluded with the final match on December 18 at Lusail Stadium, where the winners of the semifinals competed for the championship title and Argentina was crowned as the World Cup Champion.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup matches captivated fans worldwide with fierce competition, unforgettable moments, and passion for the beautiful game.
All matches were held in various stadiums across Qatar, including Al Bayt Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Lusail Stadium, and more. The FIFA World Cup schedule featured matches at different times to accommodate viewers worldwide.
The tournament witnessed significant achievements, such as the presence of teams from all continents in the round of 16 for the first time in FIFA World Cup schedule history. Qatar’s national football team, as the host country, participated in the tournament for the first time and played against Ecuador, Senegal, and the Netherlands in the group stage.
2022 FIFA Matches Schedule - Groups
- Qatar vs Ecuador | Results: 0-2 | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Al Bay, Al Khor | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Senegal vs Netherlands | Results: 0-2 | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Qatar vs Senegal | Results: 1-3 | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Netherlands vs Ecuador | Results: 1-1 | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Netherlands vs Qatar | Results: 2-0 | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Ecuador vs Senegal | Results: 1-2 | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- England vs Iran | Results: 6-2 | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- USA vs Wales | Results: 1-1 | Date: November 21st | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- England vs USA | Results: 0-0 | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Wales vs Iran | Results: 0-2 | Date: November 25th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Wales vs England | Results: 0-3 | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Iran vs USA | Results: 0-1 | Date: November 29th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | Results: 1-2 | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Mexico vs Poland | Results: 0-0 | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Argentina vs Mexico | Results: 2-0 | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Poland vs Saudi Arabia | Results: 2-0 | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Poland vs Argentina | Results: 0-2 | Date: November 30th | Stadium: 974, Doha |
Time: 2:00 p.m. - Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | Results: 1-2 | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- France vs Australia | Results: 4-1 | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Denmark vs Tunisia | Results: 0-0 | Date: November 22nd | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- France vs Denmark | Results: 2-1 | Date: November 26th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Tunisia vs Australia | Results: 0-1 | Date: November 26th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Tunisia vs France | Results: 1-0 | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Australia vs Denmark | Results: 1-0 | Date: November 30th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Spain vs Costa Rica | Results: 7-0 | Date: November 23rd | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Germany vs Japan | Results: 1-2 | Date: November 23rd | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Spain vs Germany | Results: 1-1 | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Japan vs Costa Rica | Results: 0-1 | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Japan vs Spain | Results: 2-1 | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Costa Rica vs Germany | Results: 2-4 | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Belgium vs Canada | Results: 1-0 | Date: November 23th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Morocco vs Croatia | Results: 0-0 | Date: November 23th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Belgium vs Morocco | Results: 0-2 | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Croatia vs Canada | Results: 4-1 | Date: November 27th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Croatia vs Belgium | Results: 0-0 | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Canada vs Morocco | Results: 1-2 | Date: December 1st | Stadium: Al Thumama, Al Khor | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Brazil vs Serbia | Results: 2-0 | Date: November 24th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Switzerland vs Cameroon | Results: 1-0 | Date: November 24th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Brazil vs Switzerland | Results: 1-0 | Date: November 28th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Cameroon vs Serbia | Results: 3-3 | Date: November 28th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 5:00 a.m.
- Cameroon vs Brazil | Results: 1-0 | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Serbia vs Switzerland | Results: 2-3 | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Portugal vs Ghana | Results: 3-2 | Date: November 24th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time:11:00 a.m.
- Uruguay vs South Korea | Results: 0-0 | Date: November 24th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Portugal vs Uruguay | Results: 2-0 | Date: November 28th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- South Korea vs Ghana | Results: 2-3 | Date: November 28th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 8:00 a.m.
- South Korea vs Portugal | Results: 2-1 | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Ghana vs Uruguay | Results: 0-2 | Date: December 2nd | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
FIFA World Cup - Rounds
- Netherlands vs USA | Results: 3-1 | Date: December 3rd | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Argentina vs Australia | Results: 2-1 | Date: December 3rd | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- France vs Poland | Results: 3-1 | Date: December 4th | Stadium: Ahmed bin Ali, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- England vs Senegal| Results: 3-0 | Date: December 4th | Stadium: Al Bay, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Japan vs Croatia | Results: 1(1)-1(3) | Date: December 5th | Stadium: Al Janoub, Al Wakrah | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Brazil vs South Korea | Results: 4-1 | Date: December 5th | Stadium: 974, Doha | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Morocco vs Spain | Results: 0(3)-0(0) | Date: December 6th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Portugal vs Switzerland | Results: 6-1 | Date: December 6th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Croatia vs Brazil | Results: 1(4)-1(2) | Date: December 9th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Netherlands vs Argentina | Results: 2(3)-2(4) | Date: December 9th | Stadium: Education City, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Morocco vs Portugal | Results: 1-0 | Date: December 10th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- England vs France | Results: 1-2 | Date: December 10th | Stadium: Al Thumama, Doha | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Argentina vs Croatia | Results: 3-0 | Date: December 13th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- France vs Morocco | Results: 2-0 | Date: December 14th | Stadium: Al Bayt, Al Khor | Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Croatia vs Morocco | Results: 2-1 | Date: December 17th | Stadium: Khalifa International, Al Rayyan | Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Argentina vs France | Results: 3(4)-3(2) | Date: December 18th | Stadium: Lusail Iconic, Lusail | Time: 10:00 a.m.
2022 FIFA World Cup Player Awards
ENZO FERNANDEZ
- Age: 21
- Position: Midfielder
- Club: Benfica
- Nation: Argentina
Enzo Fernandez stood out as the Young Player of the Tournament in Qatar, earning the accolade for his exceptional contributions. Initially starting as a substitute in Argentina’s first two matches, the Benfica midfielder secured a spot in the starting lineup following a remarkable goal against Mexico.
Creating a formidable midfield trio with Rodrigo De Paul and Alexis Mac Allister, Fernandez played a pivotal role in supporting Lionel Messi’s stellar performances. His noteworthy displays have garnered attention from top European clubs, with reports suggesting interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Fernandez faced stiff competition from teammates like Julian Alvarez and contenders such as England’s Jude Bellingham, Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos, and France’s Aurelien Tchouameni, ultimately securing the prestigious award.
EMILIANO MARTINEZ- Age: 30
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Club: Aston Villa
- Nation: Argentina
KYLIAN MBAPPE- Age: 23
- Position: Forward
- Club: Paris Saint-Germain
- Nation: France
LIONEL MESSI
- Age: 35
- Position: Forward
- Club: Paris Saint-Germain
- Nation: Argentina
Lionel Messi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first player to win the World Cup Golden Ball twice. After securing the award in Brazil 2014, Messi added another to his collection in Qatar 2022, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career.
In the 2014 World Cup, Argentina faced heartbreak in the final against Germany, losing 1-0 in extra time. This time around, the 35-year-old Messi, who has been named in 15 successive FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11s, lifted the coveted trophy that had eluded him throughout his spectacular career.
