The Only Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Guide You'll Ever Need | Teams, Fixtures, Betting + More

The excitement is real! The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from 21 November to 18 December 2022 in Qatar. It will be the first-ever World Cup to be held in the Middle East and will take place in winter over a reduced timeframe of 28 days.

In the build-up to this big event, there has been much controversy over human rights issues and the migrant labour used to prepare Qatar for 2022, but we aren't here to debate or pass judgement in that regard - we only want to give you the best 2022 FIFA World Cup Guide possible!

In this one-stop guide, you'll find everything you need to bet on the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. From qualifiers and match schedules to betting odds, promotions and more, you've come to the right place!

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup dates

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will kick off on 21 November and run until 18 December 2022.

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup venues

In Qatar, there will be eight FIFA World Cup 2022 venues scattered across its five host cities. 

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup tickets

Tickets for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar are not yet on sale, but you can find all the latest information here. 

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup teams

A total of 29 of 32 teams have officially qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which leaves 3 spots still to be decided when the qualifiers conclude in June.

These teams have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar:

⚽ Qatar (Host Nation)
⚽ Germany (UEFA Group J Winner
⚽ Denmark (UEFA Group F Winner)
⚽ Brazil (One of CONMEBOL’s top four teams)
⚽ Belgium (UEFA Group E Winner)
⚽ France (UEFA Group D Winner)
⚽ Serbia (UEFA Group A Winner)
⚽ Spain (UEFA Group B Winner)
⚽ Croatia (UEFA Group H Winner)
⚽ Switzerland (UEFA Group C Winner)
⚽ England (UEFA Group I Winner)
⚽ Netherlands (UEFA Group G Winner)
⚽ Argentina (One of CONMEBOL’s top four teams)
⚽ Iran (Top-two finisher in AFC Group A)
⚽ South Korea (Top-two finisher in AFC Group A)
⚽ Japan (Top-two finisher in AFC Group B)
⚽ Saudi Arabia (Top-two finisher in AFC Group B)
⚽ Ecuador (One of CONMEBOL’s top four teams)
⚽ Uruguay (One of CONMEBOL’s top four teams)
⚽ Canada (One of Concacaf’s top three teams)
⚽ Ghana (One of Africa’s five playoff winners)
⚽ Senegal (One of Africa’s five playoff winners)
⚽ Portugal (UEFA playoff winner)
⚽ Poland (UEFA playoff winner)
⚽ Wales (UEFA playoff winner)
⚽ Tunisia (One of Africa’s five playoff winners)
⚽ Morocco (One of Africa’s five playoff winners)
⚽ Cameroon (One of Africa’s five playoff winners)
⚽ United States (One of Concacaf’s top three teams)
⚽ Mexico (One of Concacaf’s top three teams)
⚽ Australia (AFC winner)
⚽ Costa Rica

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup groups

The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Stage schedule will be confirmed after the World Cup Qualifiers in March 2022. 

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup schedule

During the group stage, four matches will be played each day, with kick-off times at 11 AM, 2 PM, 5 PM, and 8 PM for the first two rounds, and 5 PM and 9 PM for the simultaneous kick-offs of the knockout stage. 

The third-place playoff will be played on 17 December 2022 at the Khalifa International Stadium at 5 PM and the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final will be played on 18 December 2022 at the Lusail Iconic Stadium at 5 PM.

Group Stage
Monday 21 November – Friday 2 December

Round of 16
Saturday 3 December – Tuesday 6 December

Quarter-Finals
Friday 9 December & Saturday 10 December

Semi-Finals
Tuesday 13 December & Wednesday 14 December

Third-Place Playoff
Saturday 17 December

World Cup 2022 Final
Sunday 18 December 

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup fixtures

Below are the fixtures for the Group Stages

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup draw

The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup draw takes place in Doha on 1 April 2022 where the final groups and match schedule will be decided. The first match of the tournament, featuring the hosts Qatar after the 2022 World Cup opening ceremony on 21 November 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium.

2018 FIFA World Cup winner

In the 2018 FIFA World Cup hosted by Russia, France became champions for the second time in history after defeating Croatia 4-2 in one of the most thrilling World Cup finals ever.

Here is a list of all the previous FIFA World Cup winners since the tournament started in 1930:

2018 - France

2014 - Germany

2010 - Spain

2006 - Italy

2002 - Brazil

1998 - France

1994 - Brazil

1990 - West Germany

1986 - Argentina

1982 - Italy

1978 - Argentina

1974 - West Germany

1970 - Brazil

1966 - England

1962 - Brazil

1958 - Brazil

1954 - West Germany

1950 - Uruguay

1938 - Italy

1934 - Italy

1930 - Uruguay

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup winner odds

These are the odds currently available on Betway South Africa for the winner of the World Cup 2022:

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup betting markets

For the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, there is online betting available on the Outright Winner, Group Winners, Group Qualifiers, as well as markets for each individual team and match at every stage of the tournament. 

Read this guide to learn more about the soccer betting markets available for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup promotions

Betway World Cup Predictor Game

This Betway Qatar 2022 World Cup competition is a Free Predictor Game which runs from 17 November to 18 December 2022. Stand the chance to win up to R100 000 by making your daily matchday predictions on the Betway site.

Earn additional entries into the draw by playing the Free Predictor Game and placing a cash bet of any amount. In addition to all the Cash Prizes and Betting Vouchers, the grand prize for this Betway World Cup competition is a trip for two to watch the EPL live in the UK!

Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Visit the Betway site and register or log in.

2️⃣ Opt-in on the Betway promotions page to earn your first free ticket.

3️⃣ Predict the matchday outcomes to earn your second free ticket.

4️⃣ Click "Add to Betslip" and place any cash bet to unlock your third ticket into the draw for a chance to win R100 000!

Read more about the Betway World Cup Daily Matchday Draw.

Hollywoodbets Vula Vala Soccer Competition

Make your Qatar 2022 World Cup predictions and stand the chance to win your share of up to R1 million in cash! Simply bet R20 or more on any soccer match and opt-in once on the promotions page to enter your bets into the draw. The Hollywoodbets Vula Vala Soccer Competition runs from 1 November until 30 December 2022 so you even have a chance to win before the World Cup action starts on 21 November.

Both singles and multibets with at least one soccer leg will be accepted for this competition and each ticket number can only be entered once. The winners will be randomly selected in a total of 26 lucky draws taking place between 4 November and 31 December.

Lulabet World Cup Lucky Draw

Place a bet of R50 or more at odds of 1.50 (1/2) or greater on the Qatar 2022 World Cup and you'll earn an entry into the Lulabet Lucky Draw. Weekly prizes include Free Bets and other rewards. If you prefer Casino Games, placing a bet of R200+ on Betgames/Lucky Numbers and R500+ on Live Games also qualifies you for this promotion. 

Lulabet Soccer Mania Prediction Game

Placing a qualifying bet of R50 (see above) will also earn you an entry into the Lulabet World Cup Predictor Game where you stand a chance to win the grand prize of R5 Million!

The Lulabet Predictor Game takes place from 15 December over the last few days of the World Cup. You must correctly predict outcomes such as Match Winner and Total Goals in a series of pre-selected World Cup matches. Each game contains a tiebreaker that will determine the winners should it be necessary.

The grand prize of R5 million is awarded to any player/s who correctly predicts every outcome. If there is more than one winner, the money will be divided equally between the winners. All winners will be notified by email and must submit a valid ID document, Driver’s License or Passport to claim their prize.

Palacebet Qatar 2022 World Cup Promotions

Qatar 2022 World Cup Competition: Place R1 000 worth of bets on any 2022 FIFA World Cup match/es within a week (Monday to Sunday) and your PalaceBet account will be credited with a R200 Bonus. Each player who meets the requirements can qualify for the bonus 3 times per week until 18 December 2022.

Qatar 2022 World Cup Weekly Competition: Every R1000 you bet on any World Cup matches over a week (Monday - Sunday) will also put you in line to win betting vouchers up to the value of R50 000. The grand prize for this month-long competition is a luxurious overnight stay at any Peermont Hotel. Winners will be announced through a lucky draw taking place on 19 December 2022. Find out more.

BET.co.za World Cup R200 Free Bet

Place R500 worth of multibets on the 2022 Qatar World Cup in a week and you'll get a R200 Free Bet! The minimum qualifying stake is R50. Each multibet must have 3+ legs and total odds of at least 2.20 (min odds = 1.20 per leg). Before making a withdrawal, you must wager your Free Bet 1x at minimum odds of 1.70 (7/10). This promotion ends at 10 pm on 18 December 2022. Read the terms and conditions.

BET.co.za World Cup R500 Risk-Free Bet

Bet on the 2022 Qatar World Cup and get your stake back as a Free Bet up to a maximum of R500 if your first bet loses! The refund applies to losing single bets only (multibets do not qualify). Before making a withdrawal, you must wager your Free Bet 1x at minimum odds of 1.70 (7/10). This promotion ends at 10 pm on 18 December 2022. Read the terms and conditions.

BET.co.za No Goals, No Problem Promotion

Place a pre-match Correct Score bet on the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and if the game finishes 0-0 and your bet loses, you'll get your full stake back as a free bet up to R500. Bets must be taken at minimum odds of 1.70 (7/10) to qualify. The Free Bet can only be used on Soccer and must be bet at least once within 7 days at odds of 1.70 or bigger before making a withdrawal. Read the terms and conditions.

Supabets World Cup Group Stages Promotion

Pick your Group Stage winners for the 2022 Qatar World Cup and score big with Supabets. All you'll need to do is place a bet of R20 or more on the Winner of Group B, Group E, Group F or Group H before the tournament starts on 20 November.

If you correctly predict the winning team/s, you'll be entered into the draw for a chance to win a spot cash prize of R2 000. For the best chance to win, bet R20 or more on the outcome of all four groups in the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup and you could walk away with up to R8000 if you're lucky!

Group B - England, Iran, USA and Wales
(1 Winner - R2 000)

Group E - Spain, Costa Rica, Germany and Japan 
(1 Winner - R2 000)

Group F - Belgium, Morocco, Canada and Croatia 
(1 Winner - R2 000)

Group H - Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea
(1 Winner - R2 000)

10bet World Cup Leaderboard

Place qualifying bets during the Qatar 2022 World Cup and earn points according to your stake and odds. If you are among the Top 20 players at the end of the tournament, you'll win a prize. First place will get R10 000 in cash!

How to enter the 10bet World Cup Leaderboard:

1️⃣ Place cash bets on any sport at minimum odds of 1.20.

2️⃣ Earn one base point per qualifying bet plus bonus points for bigger stakes and multibets with higher odds.

3️⃣ Win a prize if you finish in the Top 20 by the end of the Qatar World Cup on 18 December.

10bet World Cup Daily Lucky Draw

1️⃣ You can win 1 of 100 Sports Bonuses from 10bet every day during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar!

How to enter the 10bet World Cup Daily Lucky Draw:

1️⃣ Bet R20 or more on any sport at minimum odds of 1.50 to earn a ticket to participate in the Daily Lucky Draw the next day.

2️⃣ Daily prize winners will be selected via a random draw and receive a Sports Bonus of up to R100.

10bet Top 6 Jackpot

Stand a chance to win R250 000 twice per week in the 10bet Top 6 Jackpot where you must guess the Correct Score for 6 pre-selected Qatar World Cup soccer matches.

How to enter the 10bet Top 6 Jackpot:

1️⃣ Place a cash bet within the last 24 hours of submitting your picks.

2️⃣ Predict the correct score for all 6 World Cup soccer matches.

3️⃣ If you predict all 6 matches correctly, you'll win R250 000! There are also prizes for coming close.

10bet Daily 8 Soccer Jackpot Quiz

Prove your soccer knowledge and win up to R200 000 every day in the 10bet Daily 8 Soccer Jackpot. Submit your answers to questions about upcoming matches for a chance to be a winner!

How to enter the 10bet Daily 8 Soccer Jackpot Quiz:

1️⃣ Place a cash bet within the last 24 hours of submitting your picks.

2️⃣ Answer all 8 questions for a chance to win R200 0000.

3️⃣ If you answer all 8 questions correctly, you'll win R200 000. There are also prizes for coming close.

Playabets World Cup R25 Free Bet

Sign up for a Playabets online account between 16 November and 18 December to receive a R25 Free Bet. After completing registration, you can find this Welcome Bonus under "Bonus Offers" on your account profile. Your R25 Free Bet must be used on Sports with minimum odds of 2.00 (1/1). For multibets, each leg must be odds of 1.30 (3/10) or bigger.

Your Playabets R25 Free Bet offer is only valid for 48 hours after registration and must be turned over 5x before requesting a withdrawal. You must also deposit at least R100 and place R100 in real money bets at odds of 2.00 (1/1) or higher to qualify for a withdrawal. The maximum amount you can win from this bonus is R1000. 

Who's going to win the Qatar 2022 World Cup?

BRAZIL

You can be forgiven for thinking Brazil's glory days are over having been knocked out in the quarter-finals in three of the last four FIFA World Cups. But the South Americans have been quietly mounting a comeback to their form of old, topping their Qatar 2022 qualifying group, winning 14 of their 17 games and drawing the rest.

Going back further, in their last 30 matches, Brazil has only lost once and kept an incredible 22 clean sheets. With a roster of players that includes Neymar, Fabinho, Thiago Silva and two of the world's best goalkeepers in Alisson and Ederson, it's hard to argue with the talent on display in the Brazilian national side.

➡️ Back Brazil to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup on Betway at odds of 4.75

ENGLAND

After the bitter disappointment of losing the Euro 2020 final against Italy, the Three Lions will have to pick themselves up and rise to the unwaveringly high expectations of a nation who haven't seen World Cup silverware since 1966.

The Three Lions have been drawn in Group B alongside USA, Iran and Wales, which will be a boost to their confidence in making a big push in Qatar 2022. With players like Harry Kane (favourite for the golden boot), Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish on the team sheet, they might just have the goods to finally bring it home!

➡️ Back England to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup on Betway at odds of 6.60

FRANCE

The defending World Cup champions are the second-favourites behind Brazil to lift the trophy again. Les Bleus probably have the deepest squad of any side in the tournament and will take encouragement from their Nations League victory over Spain in 2021. With their star players like Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema in the form of their life, there's no reason not to expect France will be right in there again when things kick off in Qatar.

➡️ Back France to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup on Betway at odds of 7.05

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup betting tips

We have a few fancies for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar which includes who we think will win outright as well as teams that might surprise everyone in the Group Stage and some good bets for Round 1.

QATAR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP - OUTRIGHT WINNER PREDICTIONS

You've seen our analysis of the potential winners above and we're going with the bookie's favourite, Brazil to win the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup at odds of 4.75. Bet now!

QATAR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP - GROUP WINNER PREDICTIONS

There is no clear "group of death" in the 2022 Qatar World Cup which would seemingly make the winners slightly easier to predict in the tournament. Our prediction is that most groups will be won by the favourite aside from Group E and Group F, which we expect Germany and Croatia to win respectively. The bookmakers are expecting Spain (Group E) and Belgium (Group F) are expected to progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup but we see some value in other teams winning their respective groups.

➡️ Back Germany to win Group E on Betway at odds of 2.20

➡️ Back Croatia to win Group F on Betway at odds of 3.50

QATAR 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP - ROUND 1 PREDICTIONS

In Round 1 of the Group Stages at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup, there are four matches in each group taking place between 21 and 28 November. There are a few teams like England and Argentina that we expect to dominate these opening fixtures and others we think might not quite live up to the hype.

To get things started from a betting standpoint, we will take a multibet combining a few fixtures which include England (to beat Iran), Argentina (to beat Saudi Arabia), Brazil (to beat Serbia) and Croatia (to beat Canada) at odds of 3.92.

Where to bet on the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

There are many fantastic bookmakers in South Africa you can register with to place bets on the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Soccer is the most popular sport in the world for online betting so there's no shortage of great betting options and promotions available as well as useful features like Build A Bet and Cash Out.

Here are some of the best online bookmakers for betting on soccer in South Africa:

➡️ Betway South Africa  

➡️ Hollywoodbets

➡️ Lulabet

➡️ BET.co.za

➡️ Gbets

➡️ Sportingbet

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