Make way for the Samba Boys! Is it even a World Cup without Brazil? Qatar is prepared for an injection of yellow and green as Tite’s South American superstars begin their campaign.
Brazil were many people’s favourites to go all the way in the desert prior to the tournament, though shock wins for Saudi Arabia and Japan over Argentina and Germany should put them on high alert against any upsets.
Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo re-enters the limelight with Portugal and will be keen to turn attention back to the football following his departure from Manchester United in midweek.
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Argentina entered the tournaments among the favourites this year alongside Brazil and France, but Saudi Arabia’s stunning victory over Lionel Messi’s men proved that nothing is certain in the competition. Anything can happen. Who will triumph in Qatar?
We will update this page every day with the matches on today, with a look ahead to the rest of the week, as well as our tips for which games to tune into.
RadioTimes.com brings you the round-up of World Cup 2022 matches on today and in the days to come.
For more World Cup features check out: World Cup 2022 TV schedule | World Cup 2022 kits ranked | World Cup stadiums | Best players at the World Cup | Best teams at the World Cup
Which World Cup matches are on today? – Thursday 24th November
Thursday 24th November
Switzerland v Cameroon (10am) ITV
Uruguay v South Korea (1pm) BBC One
Portugal v Ghana (4pm) ITV
Brazil v Serbia (7pm) BBC One
One of the best all-round days of action is upon us, with four colourful clashes to sink our teeth into. The pick of the bunch – and potentially of the entire round – could be Brazil v Serbia as Neymar’s crew ride into battle against tricky European opposition. Portugal v Ghana also boasts plenty of potential, while tournament dark horses Uruguay will be scrutinised by many.
World Cup matches tomorrow
Friday 25th November
Wales v Iran (10am) BBC One
Qatar v Senegal (1pm) BBC One
Netherlands v Ecuador (4pm) ITV
England v USA (7pm) ITV
World Cup matches this week
Saturday 26th November
Tunisia v Australia (10am) BBC One
Poland v Saudi Arabia (1pm) ITV
France v Denmark (4pm) ITV
Argentina v Mexico (7pm) ITV
World Cup 2022 groups
Group A: Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Netherlands
Group B: England, Iran, USA, Wales
Group C: Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Poland
Group D: France, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia
Group E: Spain, Costa Rica, Germany, Japan
Group F: Belgium, Canada, Morocco, Croatia
Group G: Brazil, Serbia, Switzerland, Cameroon
Group H: Portugal, Ghana, Uruguay, South Korea
World Cup 2022 stadiums
- Lusail Iconic Stadium, Lusail
- Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor
- Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
- Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan
- Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan
- Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan
- Stadium 974, Doha
- Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
Check out our World Cup hub for all the latest from Qatar 2022, including match previews, predictions and analysis.
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