On Friday, the world tuned in to Qatar to watch the Final Draw for the upcoming World Cup. With the unveiling of Groups for pool play, the countdown to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 has officially begun. 29 of the 32 spots in the tournament have been determined, with the final three spots to be determined via play-offs in June. Here’s how the Final Draw unfolded.
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The host nation of Qatar was the first name out of the pot. Defending champion France found themselves in Group D, while the 2018 runner-up Croatia landed in Group F. Most notably, Canada qualified for its first men’s World Cup in 36 years.
Additionally, two spots are up for grabs via the intercontinental play-off. The play-off will feature four teams battling for the two spots. Australia or the United Arab Emirates will play Peru, and Costa Rica will play New Zealand. Further, one final spot is available via the European play-off. This match will see Wales face off against either Scotland or Ukraine. Normally, these play-offs would be held prior to the Final Draw. However, scheduling has been impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine.
Check out the full results below.
Group A:
Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B:
England, Islamic Republic of Iran, United States, European Play-Off
Group C:
Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Group D:
France, IC Play-Off 1, Denmark, Tunisia
Group E:
Spain, IC Play-Off 2, Germany, Japan
Group F:
Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group G:
Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
Group H:
Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, Korea
The 2022 FIFA World Cup begins on November 21st in Qatar. Be sure to let us know your thoughts and predictions in the comments section below!
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