All 32 participating nations for 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup emerge
All 32 participants in the 2022 FIFA World Cup slated for Qatar from this November have now emerged with Costa Rica defeating New Zealand at the Al Rayyan stadium, last Tuesday.
This is also as the FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who was on hand in Doha this week for the two intercontinental play-offs and the completion of qualifiers for Qatar 2022 congratulated all 32 nations on their qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Twenty-four hours before Costa Rica’s qualification, Australia outlasted Peru with a penalty shoot-out victory at the same venue.
“So now we know the 32 countries who qualified for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022,” said the FIFA President.
“Congratulations to all of you and of course welcome to the fans of the 32 countries, but to fans from all over the world to Doha in November and December of this year in a few months time to celebrate football, to live together the greatest show on earth and the best World Cup ever.”
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is expected to kick off on November 21, with four matches.
Senegal and The Netherlands have the honour of playing in the opening game. Later the same day, England will take on Iran, hosts Qatar will face Ecuador, and USA’s match against Wales will conclude Day 1.
The 64th and final match will be played at Lusail Stadium, on December 18.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to qualify for the football tournament after losing to Ghana on superior goals rules following a goalless draw in the first leg away and a 1-1 scoreline in Abuja.
Morocco, Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana and Tunisia will represent Africa at the tournament.
