Introduction
The World Cup is one of the most highly anticipated events in the world of football and draws in millions of viewers from across the globe. As one of the top footballing nations, England has always been a force to be reckoned with. The 2021-2022 World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, and England fans are eagerly anticipating the team's fixtures.
England's Group Stage Matches
The group stage is the first phase of the World Cup, where teams are divided into groups and play against each other. England has been drawn into Group D alongside Croatia, Czech Republic and a yet-to-be-determined team from the playoffs. England's group stage matches are as follows:
Match 1: England vs Croatia
The first match of the World Cup for England is against Croatia on November 21, 2022. This match will take place at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. This stadium has a seating capacity of 60,000 and is one of the eight stadiums that will host the World Cup matches.
Match 2: England vs Playoffs Winner C
The second match of the group stage for England is against the team that qualifies through the playoffs. The date and time of this match will be announced once the playoffs are completed. This match will take place at the Al Rayyan Stadium in Al Rayyan, which has a seating capacity of 40,000.
Match 3: England vs Czech Republic
The final match of the group stage for England is against Czech Republic on November 28, 2022. This match will take place at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, which has a seating capacity of 45,350.
Potential Knockout Matches
If England qualifies from the group stage, they will progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup. The knockout stages consist of the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals and the Final. The dates and times of these matches will be announced once the group stage is completed. The knockout matches will take place at various stadiums across Qatar.
Round of 16
The Round of 16 matches will take place on December 3-6, 2022. If England qualifies from the group stage, they will play their Round of 16 match on one of these dates at a yet-to-be-determined stadium.
Quarter-finals
The Quarter-finals will take place on December 9-10, 2022. If England wins their Round of 16 match, they will play their Quarter-final match on one of these dates at a yet-to-be-determined stadium.
Semi-finals
The Semi-finals will take place on December 13-14, 2022. If England wins their Quarter-final match, they will play their Semi-final match on one of these dates at a yet-to-be-determined stadium.
Final
The Final of the World Cup will take place on December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. This stadium has a seating capacity of 80,000 and is the largest stadium that will host the World Cup matches.
Conclusion
The World Cup is a major event for football fans across the world and England fans are eagerly anticipating the team's fixtures. England's group stage matches will take place in November 2022, and if they qualify, the knockout stages will take place in December 2022. The Final will be held on December 18, 2022, at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Lusail. Football fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if England can bring the trophy home.
