World Cup qualifiers

THE ROAD to the World Cup 2022 begins.
Next up is the qualifying draw as European teams learn their fate for the big tournament in Qatar.

England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
When is the World Cup 2022 qualifying draw?
The World Cup 2022 qualifying draw for European nations gets underway TODAY – Monday, December 7.
It all starts from 5pm GMT.
Fifa’s HQ in Zurich, Switzerland plays host with no members of football associations in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The draw will be live streamed for FREE on Fifa.com.
How does the draw work?
The 55 European teams have been split in six Pots owing to their Fifa world rankings.
I.e the top 10 teams from the Fifa world rankings in Pot 1 and so on.
There are 10 teams in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will then drawn from the Pots into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
13 teams from Europe will then qualify for the World Cup finals – 10 group winners and three from play-offs which will include the two best Nations League group winners who have not already qualified or taken up a runners-up spot.

The World Cup qualifying draw will be taking place from Zurich
What are the confirmed pots, and how have they been decided?

The Pots have been divided up on Fifa’s current world rankings, with fourth-placed England in Pot 1.
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

Who could England face?
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions are in Pot 1, meaning they will avoid the big boys like World Cup holders France.
They could face Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland as there are no restrictions for this draw.

When are the qualifying games?
The qualifying campaign starts next March and runs right up until November.

Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
When is the World Cup 2022?
For the first time, the World Cup will be played in winter in 2022 in a bid to provide a cooler climate.
The 2022 World Cup begins on November 21, 2022.
The final will take place on December 18, 2022. More

THE ROAD to the World Cup 2022 begins.
Next up is the qualifying draw as European teams learn their fate for the big tournament in Qatar.

England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
When is the World Cup 2022 qualifying draw?
The World Cup 2022 qualifying draw for European nations gets underway on Monday, December 7.
It all starts from 5pm GMT.
Fifa’s HQ in Zurich, Switzerland plays host with no members of football associations in attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The draw will be live streamed for FREE on Fifa.com.
How does the draw work?
The 55 European teams have been split in six Pots owing to their Fifa world rankings.
I.e the top 10 teams from the Fifa world rankings in Pot 1 and so on.
There are 10 teams in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will then drawn from the Pots into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
13 teams from Europe will then qualify for the World Cup finals – 10 group winners and three from play-offs which will include the two best Nations League group winners who have not already qualified or taken up a runners-up spot.

The World Cup qualifying draw will be taking place from Zurich
What are the confirmed pots, and how have they been decided?

The Pots have been divided up on Fifa’s current world rankings, with fourth-placed England in Pot 1.
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

Who could England face?
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions are in Pot 1, meaning they will avoid the big boys like World Cup holders France.
They could face Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland as there are no restrictions for this draw.

When are the qualifying games?
The qualifying campaign starts next March and runs right up until November.

Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
When is the World Cup 2022?
For the first time, the World Cup will be played in winter in 2022 in a bid to provide a cooler climate.
The 2022 World Cup begins on November 21, 2022.
The final will take place on December 18, 2022. More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup continues.
It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years’ time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations, including England, to discover their fate.

England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
When is World Cup qualifying draw?

A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
The draw will be held in Zurich TOMORROW, on Monday, December 7.
It will begin at 5pm GMT.
The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

Confirmed pots
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
World Cup key dates
Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
Tournament dates
21 November to December 18, 2022 More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on!
It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate.

England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
When is World Cup qualifying draw?

A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
The draw will be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
It will begin at 5pm GMT.
The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

Confirmed pots
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
World Cup key dates
Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
Tournament dates
21 November to December 18, 2022 More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on.
It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate.

England are in Pot 1 while Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
When is World Cup qualifying draw?

A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
The draw will be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
It will begin at 5pm GMT.
The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

Confirmed pots
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
World Cup key dates
Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
Tournament dates
21 November to December 18, 2022 More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on. It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate. When is World Cup qualifying draw? A total of thirteen nations […] More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on.
It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate.

The 2022 World Cup qualifying draw for European teams is on Monday, December 7
When is World Cup qualifying draw?

A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
The draw will be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
It will begin at 5pm GMT.
The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

Confirmed pots
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
World Cup key dates
Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
Tournament dates
21 November to December 18, 2022 More

THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on.
It may feel like a long time until the finals in around two years time, but qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it’s time for European nations to discover their fate.

The 2022 World Cup qualifying draw for European teams is on Monday, December 7
When is World Cup qualifying draw?

A total of thirteen nations from Europe will make it through to the finals in Qatar once qualifying is complete.
55 teams will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten groups.
The draw will be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
It will begin at 5pm GMT.
The 55 teams will be split in six different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and five in Pot 6.
The teams will be drawn into ten groups: five groups of five teams (Groups A–E) and five groups of six teams (Groups F–J)
England are in Pot 1, while Wales are in Pot 2 after their excellent performance in the Nations League.

Qatar is set to host the tournament for the very first timeCredit: AFP
Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
As yet, TV coverage is still to be confirmed in the UK.
But you can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official website.

South American nations have already begun their qualifying campaignCredit: Reuters
The governing body will be providing a streaming link which allow you to watch on your mobile, tablet or PC.
And here on SunSport we’ll be running a dedicated LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you don’t miss a thing.

Confirmed pots
Pot 1: Belgium, France, England, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands
Pot 2: Switzerland, Wales, Poland, Sweden, Austria, Ukraine, Serbia, Turkey, Slovakia, Romania
Pot 3: Russia, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Ireland, Iceland, Scotland, Greece, Finland
Pot 4: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania, Bulgaria, Israel, Belarus, Georgia, Luxembourg
Pot 5: Armenia, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lithuania, Latvia, Andorra
Pot 6: Malta, Moldova, Liechtenstein, Gibraltar, San Marino

England will be hoping to go one better than they did in 2018, where they crashed out in the semi-finalsCredit: EPA
World Cup key dates
Qualifying dates
Matchday 1 – 24-25 March 2021
Matchday 2 – 27-28 March 2021
Matchday 3 – 30-31 March 2021
Matchday 4 – 1-2 September 2021
Matchday 5 – 4-5 September 2021
Matchday 6 – 7-8 September 2021
Matchday 7 – 8-9 October 2021
Matchday 8 – 11-12 October 2021
Matchday 9 – 11-13 November 2021
Matchday 10 – 14-16 November 2021
Play-off dates
Play-off semi finals – 24-25 March 2022
Play-off finals – 28-29 March 2022
Tournament dates
21 November to December 18, 2022 More