Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup – Group B, Team Facts and World Cup History
In this article, we share with you more facts about Group Teams and their World Cup History as they head into the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup.
It is important to note that the World Cup has eight groups of four. That means there will be 32 teams battling it out for the ultimate prize and trophy in Qatar.
The 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup will start on 20 November 2022 with the opening match between the host nation Qatar v Ecuador
Which countries are in Group B of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup?
The four teams that will lock horns in Group B in Qatar are England, IR Iran, USA and Wales
What are group B matches, dates, time, and venues?
World Cup Group B fixtures and match schedule
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | England vs. Iran | 8 a.m. | Khalifa Int’l Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 21 | USA vs. Wales | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | Wales vs. Iran | 5 a.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| Fri, Nov. 25 | England vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Wales vs. England | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium |
| Tues, Nov. 29 | Iran vs. USA | 2 p.m. | Al Thumama Stadium |
What is the 2022 Qatar World Cup Tournament schedule?
According to FIFA, the following shall guide the games at the world cup.
- 20 November 2022: Opening Ceremony, Group A opener (Qatar v Ecuador)
- 2 December 2022: Final round of group games.
- 3-6 December: Round of 16.
- 9-10 December: Quarterfinals.
- 13-14 December: Semifinals.
- 17 December: Third-Place Match.
- 18 December: Final.
Statistics for Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group A Teams
World Cup Statistics for England
England won one World Cup, in 1966 on home soil, and since they first entered in 1950 have played in 15 of the 18 finals tournaments to 2018; they were knocked out in qualifying tournaments for 1974, 1978, and 1994.
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 5 (August, 2022)
- Regional ranking: 3rd (UEFA)
- World Cup titles: 1 (1966)
- World Cup appearances (last): 15 (Russia 2018)
- How qualified: UEFA Group I winners 8W-0L-2D
- Coach: Gareth Southgate (England) since Sept. 2016
- Key players: Harry Kane (Tottenham / England), Declan Rice (West Ham / England), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City / England)
World Cup Statistics for IR Iran
Iran have appeared in the FIFA World Cup on six occasions: in 1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022. They never managed to get through the group stage.
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 22 (August, 2022)
- Regional ranking: 1st (AFC)
- World Cup titles: —
- World Cup appearances (last): 6 (Russia 2018)
- How qualified: Asia Group A winners (8W-1L-1D)
- Coach: Carlos Queiroz (Portugal) since Sep. 2022
- Key players: Sardar Azmoun (Bayer Leverkusen / Germany), Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Feyenoord / Netherlands), Mehdi Taremi (Porto / Portugal)
World Cup Statistics for USA
The U.S. team has appeared in eleven FIFA World Cups, including the first in 1930, where they reached the semi-finals.
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 14 (August, 2022)
- Regional ranking: 2nd (CONCACAF)
- World Cup titles: —
- World Cup appearances (last): 10 (Brazil 2014)
- How qualified: CONCACAF qualifying third place (7W-3L-4D)
- Coach: Gregg Berhalter (USA) since Dec. 2018
- Key players: Christian Pulisic (Chelsea / England), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund / Germany), Weston McKennie (Juventus / Italy)
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World Cup Statistics for Wales
The Wales national football team has entered every World Cup since 1950, but to date has only qualified for two finals tournaments, in 1958 and 2022.
- Current FIFA world ranking: No. 19 (August, 2022)
- Regional ranking: 12th (UEFA)
- World Cup appearances (last): 1 (Sweden 1958)
- Coach: Robert Page (Wales) since April 2021
- Key players: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles / USA), Daniel James (Fulham / England), Kieffer Moore (Bournemouth / England)
Which Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Group Teams/Countries will make it to the next round?
We tip England and USA to make it to the next phase of the World Cup from the group stages.
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