Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 in India?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :November 16, 2022 at 5:37 AM

Modified at :November 16, 2022 at 5:37 AM

Where and how to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 in India?

The tournament is set to kick off in just a few day's time

We are only five days away from football's largest sports event, and the enthusiasm is palpable. Altogether several nations vying for the golden trophy in Qatar. This will be a unique World Cup compared to others because it is held during the winter season and in a Middle Eastern country for the first time in its inception.

This tournament is also fraught with controversy, as it may be the first World Cup to be widely derided. Nonetheless, supporters' attention will be drawn to their favourite team once the tournament begins.

And while many fans may not have travelled to Qatar and will be watching the game live, we will have billions of viewers. Finally in this article, we'll discuss where and how to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Where is 2022 FIFA World Cup happening?

The World Cup is being held in Qatar for the first time in a Middle Eastern country during winter.

When will FIFA 2022 World Cup start?

The tournament will begin on November 20th. Also, the first match features Qatar and Ecuador.

How many teams are there in the 2022 World Cup?

The event has 32 nations participating and 64 matches will be played in 29 days.

What teams are there in 2022 World Cup?

AFC (6): Australia (38), Iran (20), Japan (24), Qatar (50) (hosts), Saudi Arabia (51), South Korea (28)

CONCACAF (4): Canada (41), Costa Rica (31), Mexico (13), United States (16)

UEFA (13 qualified nations): Belgium (2), Croatia (12), Denmark (10), England (5), France (4), Germany (11), Netherlands (8), Poland (26), Portugal (9), Serbia (21), Spain (7), Switzerland (15), Wales (19)

CAF (5) Cameroon (43), Ghana (61), Morocco (22), Senegal (18), Tunisia (30)

CONMEBOL (4): Argentina (3), Brazil (1), Ecuador (44), Uruguay (14)

(**The number next to the country's name is the official FIFA ranking.)

What is the tournament format?

Firstly, there are eight groups of four nations each, with the top two teams advancing to the round of 16, with four matches being played each day. Secondly, there will be simultaneous kickoffs for most of the first two sets of group games, followed by the final two games in each group.

And there will be no hiatus after the conclusion of the group matches because the knockout phase will begin the next day.

Where will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be telecasted?

Firstly, the broadcasting rights of the FIFA World Cup have been bought by Viacom Network 18 in India. Also, you will be able to watch the matches on Sports18 and Sports18 HD.

Where will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be live-streamed in India?

While for live streaming, fans can live to stream it on JioCinema; you can download the app from Play Store Android and App Store on iOS) to watch the games.

Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.