England kick of their 2022 World Cup campaign on Monday as they face Iran in the opening group game of the tournament.

Gareth Southgate’s men will be looking to build on the successes of previous tournaments in Qatar, having reached the semi finals of the 2018 World Cup, and the final of Euro 2020 last year.

On paper, England are in the toughest group at the tournament, with the average Fifa rankings of the four participants being the best of all eight groups.

Watford Observer:

England’s journey begins with a match against World number 20 Iran on Monday, before they face world number 16 USA on Friday.

Wales await England in their final group stage match on Tuesday, November 29.

When are England playing at the World Cup?

These are all of England’s fixtures at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, including those in the knockout rounds if they manage to progress.

  • Monday, November 21: England v Iran (1pm)
  • Friday, November 25: England v USA (7pm)
  • Tuesday, November 29: England v Wales (7pm)

If England manage to top their group, this is their schedule for the rest of the tournament through to the final:

  • Sunday, December 4: Round of 16
  • Saturday, December 10: Quarter Final
  • Wednesday, December 14: Semi Final
  • Sunday, December 18: Final

If England manage to progress from the group stages via finishing second, this is how the rest of their tournament will shape up:

  • Saturday, December 3: Round of 16
  • Friday, December 9: Quarter Final
  • Tuesday, December 13: Semi Final
  • Sunday, December 18: Final