The draw for the 2022 World Cup takes place today at 19:00 local time in Doha, Qatar, as the group stage for the 32 nations is announced.
Of the 32 teams involved, only 29 have been confirmed, as two intercontinental play-off matches will take place in June, while in Europe one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine will book their place at the tournament, too. Stay with us for all the build-up to the World Cup draw ceremony, followed by the draw itself.
World Cup 2022 draw
This is the start of our live blog for the World Cup 2022 draw, so you can follow all the updates below, with the ones closest to the top being the most recent, adaeventsnews gathered.
Group A
Qatar
Ecuador
Senegal
Netherlands
Group B
England
Iran
USA
European playoff
Group C
Argentina
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
Poland
Group D
France
Intercontinental playoff 1
Denmark
Tunisia
Group E
Spain
Intercontinental playoff 2
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Germany
Japan
Group F
Belgium
Canada
Croatia
Morocco
Group G
Brazil
Serbia
Switzerland
Cameroon
Group H
Portugal
Ghana
Uruguay
South Korea
08:30 PT/11:30 PT: Almost there
The draw is just moments away. A reminder that Qatar, as the hosts of this World Cup, have been placed in Pot One with some of the tournament’s favourites, including England, France, Brazil and Argentina.
07:40 PT/10:40 ET: Ronaldo and Messi set for historic fifth World Cup
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could make history by becoming part of a select group of players who have managed to participate in as many as five World Cup competitions. Both Argentina and Portugal have clinched qualification to the 2022 World Cup, and the two stars are expected to feature in the competition if they stay healthy.
07:00 PT/10:00 ET: Is this Messi tattoo real?
As part of an advert for Adidas, Lionel Messi has revealed a new World Cup-inspired tattoo ahead of Qatar 2022. Is it real?
06:30 PT/09:30 ET: Which players will miss out on the World Cup?
The likes of Italy, Colombia, Austria, Algeria, Egypt, Sweden and Norway have all missed out on qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, so that means Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and some of football’s biggest stars will have to watch on as some of their club teammates take part. L’Equipe have put together this XI of the best players that will not be in Qatar in November.
