Eliminatorias Hoy

Eliminatorias Hoy: The Road to the World Cup

A comprehensive guide to the upcoming qualifying matches

Everything you need to know about the teams, the fixtures, and the path to Qatar

The road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup begins today, with the first round of qualifying matches taking place across the globe. A total of 211 teams will compete for 31 places at the tournament, which will be held in Qatar from November 21 to December 18, 2022.

The qualifying process will be divided into six confederations: Africa, Asia, CONCACAF (North and Central America and the Caribbean), CONMEBOL (South America), OFC (Oceania), and UEFA (Europe). Each confederation will have its own qualifying format, with the number of teams and matches varying depending on the region.

The top teams from each confederation will qualify for the World Cup, with the remaining teams having to go through a play-off process to determine the final participants.

The teams to watch

There are a number of teams who will be expected to qualify for the World Cup, including the reigning champions France, as well as other top-ranked nations such as Brazil, Argentina, England, and Spain.

However, there are also a number of teams who could cause an upset, including Senegal, who are the current African champions, and Mexico, who have a strong track record in qualifying for the World Cup.

The fixtures

The first round of qualifying matches will take place between March 24 and March 30, 2022.

The second round of qualifying matches will take place between June 1 and June 8, 2023.

The third and final round of qualifying matches will take place between September 5 and September 13, 2023.

The path to Qatar

The top teams from each confederation will qualify for the World Cup automatically.

The remaining teams will have to go through a play-off process to determine the final participants.

The play-offs will take place in March 2023, with the winners of each play-off match qualifying for the World Cup.

Conclusion

The road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to be a long and challenging one, but it is one that is sure to be full of excitement and drama.

With so many teams competing for a place at the tournament, there are sure to be some surprises along the way.