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Matthew Holt

When does the World Cup start? Qatar 2022 dates and England fixtures

With just under a month to go until the much-anticipated start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, much has been made of Gareth Southgate's chances of leading England to glory in the Middle East.

Having endured a less than convincing build-up to the tournament, fans have perhaps become slightly disillusioned with England's performances, insisting something will have to change in order to guarantee success on the biggest stage of them all.

With injuries to contend with too, we are now just weeks away from establishing who will make Southgate's 26-man squad for Qatar, with there still lingering questions marks over defensive duo Kyle Walker and Reece James.

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With Brazil and France early favourites with various bookmakers to claim glory later this year, the Three Lions have endured a disappointing run in the UEFA Nations League that has seen them relegated from Group A2. Defeats against Hungary and Italy have not helped matters, with the Three Lions now entering into their third major tournament under Southgate's stewardship.

So, when is the action all set to begin? football.london has you covered, with all the key information listed below as to what's coming up in Qatar...

When is the opening ceremony?

The opening ceremony for the 2022 World Cup is set for November 20, which is estimated to begin at around 15:00 BST. Coverage is set to be exclusively shown on both the BBC and ITV.

What is the first game of the tournament?

The first game of the 2022 World Cup is between Qatar and Ecuador, and is set to kick off at 16:00 BST UK time.

When are England set to play?

Aiming to reach the knockout stages will be a key factor for Southgate's side, with three tricky group games to maneuver around first. Below are all the details...

England vs Iran - 21 November (13:00 BST)

England vs USA - 25 November (19:00 BST)

Wales vs England - 29 November (19:00 BST)

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