2022 FIFA World Cup:12 Teams Have Already Qualified For The Knockout Phase

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an international football tournament that is scheduled to take place in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022. It will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country. As of June 2021, 12 teams have already qualified for the knockout phase of the tournament. These are Australia, Japan, South Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar (as hosts), China, Uzbekistan, Syria, Kuwait, Iraq, and Lebanon.

What Is The 2022 FIFA World Cup?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an international football tournament that will be held in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December 2022. It will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab world and the first in a Muslim-majority country. The final will take place at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, making it the first final to be held in Asia.

A total of 32 teams will compete in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with 31 teams having qualified through various qualifying tournaments and one team having been awarded a place as hosts. The knockout phase will begin on 8 December and conclude with the final on 18 December.

So far, teams from Australia, Iran, Japan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia have qualified for the knockout phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Who Has Already Qualified For The Knockout Phase?

As of June 18th, 2018, the following teams have qualified for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup:

– Uruguay

– Russia

– Saudi Arabia

– Egypt

These teams have all advanced to the Round of 16. Uruguay and Russia did so by winning their groups, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt finished as runners-up in their groups.

What Are The Qualifications For The World Cup?

In order to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, a team must first compete in their respective continental championship, which takes place every four years. For example, teams from Europe compete in the UEFA European Championship. The top two teams from each continent automatically qualify for the World Cup. In addition, there are several spots available for teams that finish in third place or higher in their continental championship, as well as spots available through a playoff system.

To date, 32 teams have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup:

How many teams will be in the World Cup?

As of June 18th, 2018, a total of 16 teams have qualified for the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup. These teams include: Uruguay, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iran, Portugal, Spain, France, Denmark, Australia, Peru, Argentina, Iceland, Croatia, Nigeria and Brazil.

What Is The Format Of The World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup is a quadrennial international football tournament contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It is the flagship event of the international football calendar, and is commonly considered the pinnacle of the sport. The tournament has been held every four years since 1930, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 when it was not held due to the Second World War.

The current format of the World Cup involves 32 teams competing for the title, with 64 matches taking place over a period of about a month. This includes a group stage, which sees each team play three other teams in their group in a round-robin format, followed by a knockout stage consisting of 16 teams who have qualified from the groups. The final two rounds are played as single-elimination matches, with extra time and penalties used to decide winners if necessary.

Who Are The Favorites To Win The World Cup?

There are a few teams that are favored to win the World Cup this year. Brazil, Germany, and France are all at the top of the list. Brazil is always a favorite when it comes to the World Cup, but they haven’t won it since 2002. Germany is always a strong team and they won in 2014. France is another team to watch out for – they have a lot of talent and they’re always dangerous in international competitions.

Conclusion

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and 12 teams have already qualified for the knockout phase. This leaves 20 spots up for grabs, with many teams still in contention. The race to qualify is heating up and it promises to be an exciting finish to the tournament. Who will ultimately qualify for the knockout phase? Only time will tell.