FIFA World Cup Schedule: The FIFA World Cup 2023 will be held in Qatar. Spain and Germany are the defending champions of the FIFA World Cup, so they will both play in this tournament. The Netherlands and Senegal were drawn to play each other in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2023.
Looking for the FIFA World Cup schedule 2023? You’ve come to the right place! In this post, we’ll be providing you with all the information you need about the FIFA World Cup, including details about the groups, fixtures, teams, and matches. Prepare yourself for one of the biggest sports events of the year by reading on!
FIFA World Cup 2023
The FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2023 seems to be that much closer now that the draw has been made official. After the group stage pairings are determined, we can begin to make educated guesses about which teams would be in the best position to move on.
The draw for the group stage of the 2023 FIFA World Cup was recently completed and the matchups are now available. England landed the USA in Group B, Mexico will go up against Argentina and Lionel Messi in Group C, and it’ll be Luis Suarez and Uruguay looking to spoil the potential final World Cup tournament for Cristiano Ronaldo in Group H.
FIFA World Cup 2023 Schedule Details
| FIFA World Cup 2023 Host Country | Qatar |
| Edition | 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup |
| Administrator | FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) |
| FIFA World CUP 2023 Opening Match Date | 21 November 2023 |
| FIFA World CUP 2023 Total Events | 64 events |
| Category | Sports |
| FIFA World CUP 2023 Match Time | 13:00, 16:00, 19:00 and 22:00. |
| FIFA World Cup 2023 Venues | Doha, Lusail, Al Khor, Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah |
| Groups | A, B, C, D, E, F, G & H |
| Total Teams | 32 |
| FIFA World Cup 2023 Final Match Date | 18 December 2023 |
| FIFA World Cup 2023 Official Website | https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/ |
FIFA World Cup 2023 Groups
Groups A: Qatar (H), Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands.
Group B: England, Iran, USA, UEFA Path A Winners.
Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland.
Group D: France, AFC-CONMEBOL Winners, Denmark, Tunisia.
Group E: Spain, CONCACAF-OFC Winners, Germany, Japan.
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia.
Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon.
Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea.
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Qatar FIFA World Cup 2023 Match Venues
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
| Lusail Iconic Stadium | Lusail | 80,000 |
| Al Bayt Stadium | Al Khor | 60,000 |
| Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | Doha | 40,000 |
| Al Thumama Stadium | Doha | 40,000 |
| Education City Stadium | Al Rayyan | 45,350 |
| Ahmed bin Ali Stadium | Al Rayyan | 44,740 |
| Khalifa International Stadium | Al Rayyan | 40,000 |
| Al Janoub Stadium | Al Wakrah | 40,000 |
World Cup 2023 tournament format
The 2023 World Cup will have a similar format to past tournaments. There will be a 32-team group stage where the top two teams from each group will move on to the next round. The final stage of the tournament will have 16 teams competing against each other. The winners of the 16 groups will compete in the World Cup finals.
Every match in the knockout competition will have a winner. If there isn’t a winner in the first match, the next match will start and the winner from that match will move on. If there are still no winners, extra time and penalty kicks will be used to find a winner.
- Group stage: Nov. 21-Dec. 2
- Round of 16: Dec. 3-6
- Quarterfinals: Dec. 9-10
- Semifinals: Dec. 13-14
- Third-place match: Dec. 17
- Final: Dec. 18
FIFA World Cup Schedule 2023
The soccer tournament starts on Monday, November 21 and will be finished by Sunday, December 18. Brazil is the No. 1 team in the world and they will be playing against other teams in their group. They are expected to win the majority of their games. France is the defending champions and they will also be playing in their group. They are a strong team, but they may not be as successful as Brazil.
Teams in Group A, which includes Senegal, are all strong and could put up a good fight. Canada is back in the World Cup, and this time it is in Group F. The country is expected to have a hard time with Morocco and Croatia, but it can still compete for second place.
World Cup 2023 kickoff times
| Stage(s) | Local (Qatar) |
USA & Canada (ET) |
UK (GMT) |
Australia (AEDT) |
India (IST) |
| Group stage only | 1 p.m. | 5 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 9 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| Group stage only | 4 p.m. | 8 a.m. | 1 p.m. | 12 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| Knockouts only | 6 p.m. | 10 a.m. | 3 p.m. | 2 a.m. | 8:30 p.m. |
| Group stage only | 7 p.m. | 11 a.m. | 4 p.m. | 3 a.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Group/Knockouts | 10 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 6 a.m. | 12:30 a.m. |
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FIFA World Cup Fixtures
FIFA World Cup 2023 Group Stage Fixtures with Timings in IST
| DATE | FIXTURES | TIME in IST | VENUES |
| November 21 | Senegal vs Netherlands | 3:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| November 21 | England vs Iran | 6:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 21 | Qatar vs Ecuador | 9:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| November 22 | USA vs European Play-off winner | 12:30 AM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 22 | Argentina vs Saudi Arabia | 3:30 PM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| November 22 | Denmark vs Tunisia | 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 22 | Mexico vs Poland | 9:30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| November 23 | France vs Intercontinental play-off 1 winner | 12:30 AM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| November 23 | Morocco vs Croatia | 3:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| November 23 | Germany vs Japan | 6:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 23 | Spain vs Intercontinental play-off 2 winner | 9:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| November 24 | Belgium vs Canada | 12:30 AM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 24 | Switzerland vs Cameroon | 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| November 24 | Uruguay vs South Korea | 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 24 | Portugal vs Ghana | 9:30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| November 25 | Brazil vs Serbia | 12:30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| November 25 | European Play-off winner vs Iran | 3:30 PM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 25 | Qatar vs Senegal | 6:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| November 25 | Netherlands vs Ecuador | 9:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 26 | England vs USA | 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| November 26 | Tunisia vs Intercontinental play-off 1 winner | 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| November 26 | Poland vs Saudi Arabia | 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 26 | France vs Denmark | 9:30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| November 27 | Argentina vs Mexico | 12:30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| November 27 | Japan vs Intercontinental play-off 2 winner | 3:30 PM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 27 | Belgium vs Morocco | 6:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| November 27 | Croatia vs Canada | 9:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 28 | Spain vs Germany | 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| November 28 | Cameroon vs Serbia | 3:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| November 28 | South Korea vs Ghana | 6:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 28 | Brazil vs Switzerland | 9:30 PM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| November 29 | Portugal vs Uruguay | 12:30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| November 29 | Netherlands vs Qatar | 8:30 PM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| November 29 | Ecuador vs Senegal | 8:30 PM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 30 | European Play-off winner vs England | 12:30 AM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 30 | Iran vs USA | 12:30 AM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| November 30 | Tunisia vs France | 8:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| November 30 | Intercontinental play-off 1 winner vs Denmark | 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| December 1 | Poland vs Argentina | 12:30 AM | Stadium 974, Doha |
| December 1 | Saudi Arabia vs Mexico | 12:30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| December 1 | Croatia vs Belgium | 8:30 PM | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 1 | Canada vs Morocco | 8:30 PM | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| December 2 | Japan vs Spain | 12:30 AM | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 2 | Intercontinental play-off 2 winner vs Germany | 12:30 AM | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Kohr |
| December 2 | South Korea vs Portugal | 8:30 PM | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 2 | Ghana vs Uruguay | 8:30 PM | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| December 3 | Cameroon vs Brazil | 12:30 AM | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| December 3 | Serbia vs Switzerland | 12:30 AM | Stadium 974, Doha |
FIFA World Cup 2023 Knock out round fixtures with timings in IST
| DATE | TIME in IST | FIXTURE | VENUE |
| December 3 | 8:30 PM | Round of 16 – 1: Winners Group A vs Runners-up Group B | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 3 | 10:30 PM | Round of 16 – 2: Winners Group C vs Runners-up Group D | Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 4 | 8:30 PM | Round of 16 – 3: Winners Group D vs Runners-up Group C | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| December 4 | 10:30 PM | Round of 16 – 4: Winners Group B vs Runners-up Group A | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| December 5 | 8:30 PM | Round of 16 – 5: Winners Group E vs Runners-up Group F | Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah |
| December 5 | 10:30 PM | Round of 16 – 6: Winners Group G vs Runners-up Group H | Stadium 974, Doha |
| December 6 | 8:30 PM | Round of 16 – 7: Winners Group F vs Runners-up Group E | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 6 | 10:30 PM | Round of 16 – 8: Winners Group H vs Runners-up Group G | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| December 9 | 8:30 PM | Quarter-final 1: Winners Round of 16 – 5 vs Winners Round of 16 – 6 | Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 9 | 10:30 PM | Quarter-final 2: Winners Round of 16 – 1 vs Winners of Round of 16 -2 | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| December 10 | 8:30 PM | Quarter-final 3: Winners Round of 16 – 7 vs Winners Round of 16 – 8 | Al Thumama Stadium, Doha |
| December 10 | 10:30 PM | Quarter-final 4: Winners Round of 16 – 3 vs Winners Round of 16 – 4 | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| December 13 | 10:30 PM | Semi-final 1: Winners Quarterfinal 2 vs Winners Quarterfinal 1 | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
| December 14 | 10:30 PM | Semi-final 2: Winners Quarterfinal 4 vs Winners Quarterfinal 3 | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor |
| December 14 | 8:30 PM | Third place play-off: Losers Semifinal 1 vs Losers Semifinal 2 | Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan |
| December 18 | 8:30 PM | Final: Winners Semifinal 1 vs Winners Semifinal 2 | Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail |
FIFA Worldcup Group Wise Schedule
Group A match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | Senegal vs. Netherlands | 5 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | Qatar vs. Ecuador | 11 a.m. | Al Bayt |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Qatar vs. Senegal | 8 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Netherlands vs. Ecuador | 11 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Netherlands vs. Qatar | 10 a.m. | Al Bayt |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Ecuador vs. Senegal | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
Group B match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | England vs. Iran | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | USA vs. WAL/UKR/SCO | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | WAL/UKR/SCO vs. Iran | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | England vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | WAL/UKR/SCO vs. England | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Iran vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Thumama |
Group C match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Nov. 22 | Argentina vs. S. Arabia | 5 a.m. | Lusail |
| Tues, Nov. 22 | Mexico vs. Poland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Poland vs. S. Arabia | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Argentina vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | Poland vs. Argentina | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | S. Arabia vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
Group D match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | Denmark vs. Tunisia | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Tue, Nov. 22 | France vs. AUS/UAE/PER | 2 p.m. | Al Janoub |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | Tunisia vs. AUS/UAE/PER | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub |
| Sat, Nov. 26 | France vs. Denmark | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | Tunisia vs. France | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Wed, Nov. 30 | AUS/UAE/PER vs. Denmark | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
Group E match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Germany vs. Japan | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Spain vs. CRC/NZ | 11 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Japan vs. CRC/NZ | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Spain vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Japan vs. Spain | 2 p.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | CRC/NZ vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
Group F match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Morocco vs. Croatia | 5 a.m. | Al Bayt |
| Wed, Nov. 23 | Belgium vs. Canada | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Belgium vs. Morocco | 8 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sun, Nov. 27 | Croatia vs. Canada | 11 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Croatia vs. Belgium | 10 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Thurs, Dec. 1 | Canada vs. Morocco | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
Group G match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Switzerland vs. Cameroon | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Brazil vs. Serbia | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Cameroon vs. Serbia | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Brazil vs. Switzerland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Serbia vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
Group H match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Uruguay vs. South Korea | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Portugal vs. Ghana | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | South Korea vs. Ghana | 8 a.m. | Education City |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Portugal vs. Uruguay | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | South Korea vs. Portugal | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Ghana vs. Uruguay | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
World Cup Round of 16
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1A vs. 2B | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1C vs. 2D | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1D vs. 2C | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1B vs. 2A | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1E vs. 2F | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1G vs. 2H | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1F vs. 2E | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1H vs. 2G | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
World Cup Quarterfinals
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF1: 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF2: 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF3: 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF4: 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
World Cup Semifinals
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Dec. 13 | QF2 vs. QF1 | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | QF4 vs. QF3 | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
World Cup 3rd Place
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17 | Semifinal losers | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l |
FIFA World Cup Final 2023
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Semifinal winners | 10 a.m. | Lusail |
FIFA World Cup 2023 Schedule PDF
You can find the FIFA World Cup 2023 Schedule and all the details here. There are 64 matches in the World Cup, and you can find them all here. The schedule includes all the times, dates, and venues for the matches. You can also download the schedule in PDF format. The World Cup is a big event and it’s important to stay up-to-date on all the details. So, be sure to check back
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How to Buy FIFA World Cup 2023 Tickets Online?
There are a few ways to buy FIFA World Cup 2023 tickets, but the best way to secure your spot is to purchase them directly from the official website. You can also buy tickets through third-party sites, but these sites may not be licensed by the FIFA World Cup Committee and may not be secure. Finally, you can also try to get tickets through black market websites, but be aware that these websites may not be legitimate and could be scams.
Several reputable ticketing websites allow you to purchase World Cup tickets securely and easily. You can also check out ticket resale sites, which offer tickets that have already been sold but are still available for purchase.
Before you purchase any tickets, be sure to read the terms and conditions of the website you are using. Many websites have strict limits on the number of tickets that can be purchased in a single transaction, and some have restrictions on where the tickets can be used. Make sure to read the fine print so that you don’t run into any problems while buying your tickets!
What are your predictions for the 2023 FIFA World Cup?
the 2023 FIFA World Cup will ultimately depend on a number of factors, including the results of the upcoming FIFA World Cup Russia. That being said, we at Futurescope believe that the tournament will be a success, and we will be providing in-depth coverage of all the action as it unfolds. In the meantime, be sure to follow us on social media for updates!
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