The road to FIFA World Cup 2022 is well and truly underway, with the qualification stages heating up ahead of the qatar tournament.
2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
AFC (Asia) 4 or 5 Teams
CAF (Africa) 5 teams (with CONCACAF (North, Central America and Caribbean) having 3 or 4
CONEMBOL (South America) 4 or 5 teams competing
UEFA (Europe) 13 teams competing
OFC (Oceania) 0 or 1 Teams
FIFA's six continental confederations organize their own qualifying competitions. were eligible to enter qualification. Qatar, as hosts, qualified automatically for the tournament.
Qatar
Hosts
Dates
21 November – 18 December
Teams
32 (from 5 or 6 confederations)
Qualification
6 continental
Venue(s)
8 (in 5 host cities)
Qualification start date - June 6, 2019 Qualification end date - June 13-14, 2022 Total Teams: 3 + 1
Qualification start date - September 4, 2019 Qualification end date -March 29, 2022 Total Teams: 5
Qualification start date - March 24, 2021 Qualification end date - June 13-14, 2022 Total Teams: 3+1
Qualification start date - October 8, 2020 Qualification end date - June 13-14, 2022 Total Teams: 4+1
Qualification start date - March 24, 2021 Qualification end date - June 2022 Total Teams: 13