When and where is the 2022 World Cup? The 2022 World Cup is taking place in Qatar in the winter months rather than the usual summer ones, due to the heat. The tournament kicks off on Monday November 21 at the Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor with a match that will feature the host country against Ecuador. England will also play on the opening day when they take on Iran . Gareth Southgate’s team will then finish Group B with games against the USA on Friday November 25 and versus either Scotland, Wales or Ukraine on Tuesday November 29. The knock-out stage begins on Saturday December 3. The final will be played at the Lusail Stadium in Doha a week before Christmas on Sunday December 18 . Image: Adidas unveil the Al Rihla match ball for World Cup Qatar 2022 (pic: Adidas) What is the World Cup format and schedule? The 2022 World Cup will feature 32 teams in eight groups of four. Four matches will be played each day during the group stage, which will run over a 12-day period a...