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THE countdown to the 2022 World Cup is on!
It might really feel like a very long time till the finals in round two years time, however qualifying is already underway in South America – and now it is time for European nations to find their destiny.
England are in Pot 1 whereas Wales are in Pot 2, with Pot 3 containing Scotland, the Republic of Eire and Northern Eire
When is World Cup qualifying draw?
A complete of 13 nations from Europe will make it by to the finals in Qatar as soon as qualifying is full.
55 groups will go into the hat for the qualifying draw and be sorted into ten teams.
- The draw will likely be held in Zurich on Monday, December 7.
- It should start at 5pm GMT.
- The 55 groups will likely be break up in six completely different Pots, with ten in Pots 1-5 and 5 in Pot 6.
- The groups will likely be drawn into ten teams: 5 teams of 5 groups (Teams A–E) and 5 teams of six groups (Teams F–J)
- England are in Pot 1, whereas Wales are in Pot 2 after their wonderful efficiency within the Nations League.
Qatar is ready to host the match for the very first timeCredit score: AFP
Which TV channel and reside stream can I watch it on?
As but, TV protection remains to be to be confirmed within the UK.
However you possibly can watch the draw for FREE on Uefa’s official web site.
South American nations have already begun their qualifying marketing campaignCredit score: Reuters
The governing physique will likely be offering a streaming hyperlink which let you watch in your cell, pill or PC.
And right here on SunSport we’ll be operating a devoted LIVE BLOG from Switzerland so you do not miss a factor.
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 Eire, Czech Republic, Norway, Northern Eire, 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 likely be hoping to go one higher than they did in 2018, the place they crashed out within the semi-finalsCredit score: 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
Event dates
- 21 November to December 18, 2022