FIFA World Cup 2022 – UEFA European Qualifiers: The biggest professional football event in the world is set to take place this November and December in Qatar. Despite the various controversies surrounding the event. There is very little deviation in the anticipation of football fans around the world.
With countries from the UEFA being crowned champions more than any other confederation. There is an additional interest of curiosity over the qualifiers from this region. As it is known to create some of the biggest shocks over the years.
This time around it is no different, with various powerhouses already missing out on the tournament finals. At the end of the Second Round of these qualifiers, many more would join the list.
Most notably either Ronaldo’s Portugal team or the 2020 European Championship winner Italy are sure to miss out.
The World Cup will host 13 teams in total from the UEFA. 10 of these teams have been determined through the first round. These nations include Germany, Denmark, France, Belgium, Croatia, Spain, Serbia, England, Switzerland, Netherlands.
The second round allows twelve remaining best-finished teams in the first round to compete for the remaining three spots. Given below are the various teams competing in this round, their paths and other related details.
FIFA World Cup 2022 – UEFA European Qualifiers: Fixtures
Path 1
Semi-final 1
June 2022 at Hampden Park, Glasgow
Scotland vs Ukraine
Semi-final 2
24 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Wales vs Austria
Final 1
June 2022 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff or Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna
Winner semi-final 2 vs Winner semi-final 1
Path 2
Semi-final 3
VTB Arena, Moscow
Walkover for Poland vs Russia
Semi-final 4
24 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Friends Arena, Solna
Sweden vs Czech Republic
Final 2
29 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Stadion Śląski, Chorzów
Poland vs Winner semi-final 4
Path 3
Semi-final 5
24 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Stadio Renzo Barbera, Palermo
Italy vs North Macedonia
Semi-final 6
24 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Estádio do Dragão, Porto
Portugal vs Turkey
Final 3
29 March 2022: 20:45 (19:45 UTC±0) at Estádio do Dragão, Porto or Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium, Konya
Winner semi-final 6 vs Winner semi-final 5
