When is the World Cup 2022 draw and who can England face? Date, start time, TV channel, live stream free and pots

ENGLAND are safely through to Qatar and can look forward to the World Cup draw.

Gareth Southgate’s men are set for Pot 1 alongside hosts Qatar and winners of the last World Cup, France.

England could face Germany who currently rank 11th in the FIFA Coca Cola World rankings.Credit: Getty

That means they will avoid the majority of football’s big boys.

When is the draw?

The big draw will be held on FRIDAY – April 1, 2022.

It will take place from 11:30am (UK time), live and direct from Doha.

The draw will decide the group stages for the tournament which kick off on November 21, 2022.

How does the draw work?

The teams have been divided into four pots owing to their current Fifa ranking.

Hosts Qatar will be in Pot 1 alongside the top seven sides which includes England.

Which teams have qualified for Qatar?

UEFA

Germany
Denmark
France
Belgium
Croatia
Spain
Serbia
England
Switzerland
Netherlands

Conmebol

Brazil
Argentina

AFC

Iran
South Korea
Qatar (hosts)

Who can still qualify for the World Cup?

With 10 UEFA teams already qualified there is still room for three more.

Playoffs are scheduled to take place in March with the exception of Scotland vs Ukraine and are as follows:

Path A

Scotland vs Ukraine – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off) – Postponed until June

Wales vs Austria – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off)

Path B

Russia vs Poland – March 24 (5.00pm kick-off) – Cancelled: Poland given bye

Sweden vs Czech Republic – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off)

Path C

Italy vs North Macedonia – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off)

Portugal vs Turkey – March 24 (7.45pm kick-off)

Play-off finals: March 29

Play-offs are also taking place in the African confederation, while North and South America’s qualifiers are set to be finalised in this international break.

The final set of World Cup places will be decided in the intercontinental play-offs in June.

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Who could England face?

With the draw set to be decided on World ranking’s, England will miss out on facing countries such as Belgium, France, Brazil and Argentina until at least the knockout rounds.

But with Germany ranking 11th and set for Pot 2 there is every chance of a sequel to their Euro 2020 last 16 tie.

England could also draw Switzerland who they face in a friendly this weekend at Wembley.

Afcon champions Senegal and Portugal’s conquerors Serbia appear the most dangerous of the likely Pot 3 opponents.

The winners of a play-off between Nigeria and Ghana are set for Pot 4, along with an Ecuador side who have taken the South American qualifiers by storm.

How can I watch the World Cup 2022 draw?

FIFA are live streaming the ceremony on their website, with the BBC also expected to provide coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk