World cup playoffs

What are the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs?

The UEFA Second Round of the qualification tournament for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, also known as the UEFA play-offs, is contested by twelve teams from the UEFA segment of qualifying. The play-offs will determine the final three European teams that will join the group winners at the World Cup in Qatar.

When was the European FIFA World Cup play-off draw?

The European FIFA World Cup play-off draw was held on 26 November 2021. The draw to determine the final European encounters in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminary competition was held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday 26 November 2021.

How did the World Cup playoff work in Asia?

In Asia, two teams battled for one spot in the intercontinental playoff, which featured four teams facing off in two games, each with a World Cup berth at stake. The final two spots went to Australia, which defeated Peru, and Costa Rica, which beat New Zealand.

What happened in the FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoffs?

In the intercontinental playoffs, four teams battled for two spots in the World Cup. Australia defeated Peru for a berth at the World Cup, winning 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw over 120 minutes. In the other intercontinental playoff, Costa Rica defeated New Zealand for the spot at the World Cup.

What are the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification play-offs?

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification, there are two scheduled inter-confederation play-offs to determine the final two qualification spots to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They will be played in June 2022. The draw for the inter-confederation play-offs will be held at a later date.

Which browser should I use for the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

For the best possible experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. What to expect in the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off semi-finals as Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo hope to edge their sides closer to Qatar 2022, along with teams including Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

When do the play-offs start at the FIFA World Cup?

The three final European places at the FIFA World Cup will be settled by the play-offs, with one-legged semi-finals taking place on Thursday 24 March and two of the three finals scheduled for Tuesday 29 March. UEFA.com looks ahead to a week of drama.

Can Russia play at the 2022 World Cup?

^ Russia banned for four years to include 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup. BBC. 9 December 2019. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2019. ^ Can Russia play at the World Cup 2022 and Euro 2020?.

When is the draw? It takes place on 7 December at 17:00 GMT. It will take place in the usual spot - at Fifa headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland - and will be a virtual event with no representatives of member nations present. You can watch the draw live here on the BBC Sport website and app. Who is in which seeding pot?

When did the defending champions get to play in the World Cup?

Where will the Asian World Cup playoff be held?

The playoff between the third-placed finishers in Asias preliminaries for this years World Cup will be held in Qatar on June 7, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Friday. Skip to main content Skip to floating mini video Reuters home World Business Legal Markets More Sign In Register Menu

What is the Asian section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

The Asian section of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification acts as qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar for national teams who are members of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

How many Asian teams have qualified for the World Cup?

2018: Five Asian teams at FIFA World Cup. The 2018 FIFA World Cup, held in Russia, marked the first time five Asian teams qualified for the FIFA World Cup finals 2018 in Russia. Only Japan advanced past the group stage, a feat aided by fair-play points in tie-breaking, at the expense of Senegal.

When was the first FIFA World Cup held in Asia?

Since the 1958 FIFA World Cup, to avoid future boycotts or controversy, FIFA began a pattern of alternating the hosts between the Americas and Europe, which continued until the 1998 FIFA World Cup. The 2002 FIFA World Cup, hosted jointly by South Korea and Japan, was the first one held in Asia, and the first tournament with multiple hosts. [75]