Teams will be split into 10 groups with the winner from each group qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. An additional three teams will qualify for the World Cup via a playoff stage.
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The full group breakdown:
Group A: Portugal, Serbia, Republic of Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan Group B: Spain, Sweden, Greece, Georgia, Kosovo Group C: Italy, Switzerland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania Group D: France, Ukraine, Finland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan Group E: Belgium, Wales, Czech Republic, Belarus, Estonia Group F: Denmark, Austria, Scotland, Israel, Faroe Islands, Moldova Group G: Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Montenegro, Latvia, Gibraltar Group H: Croatia, Slovakia, Russia, Slovenia, Cyprus, Malta Group I: England, Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra, San Marino Group J: Germany, Romania, Iceland, North Macedonia, Armenia, Liechtenstein
Here is a guide to watching UEFA World Cup qualifying games in the United States, including start times and live-streaming information.
How to watch UEFA World Cup qualifiers in USA
UEFA qualifiers can be seen on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 annually. It can also be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99 per month (Hulu with ads) or $18.99 per month (Hulu without ads).
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UEFA World Cup qualifying schedule 2021 (Matchdays 1-3)
Wednesday, March 24
Thursday, March 25
Saturday, March 27
Sunday, March 28
Tuesday, March 30
Wednesday, March 31
When is the World Cup in 2022?
The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar from Nov. 21, 2022, to Dec. 18, 2022. The event will be held during the winter months because of concerns about the intense summer heat.
