When is the World Cup 2022 draw? Date, UK start time, TV channel, live stream free, pots

WITH the World Cup qualifiers coming to a close, nations can begin to look ahead to the draw which takes place THIS FRIDAY.

The hosts Qatar will be put into Pot 1 along with the World Cup holders France and Gareth Southgate's Three Lions.

But when is the draw and how does the draw work?

When is the draw?

  • The World Cup draw will be held on FRIDAY – April 1, 2022.
  • It will take place from 4pm UK time – 6pm local time in Qatar, Doha.
  • The draw will decide the group stages for the tournament which kicks offon November 21, 2022.

How does the draw work?

  • The teams have been divided into four pots determined by their current FIFA ranking.
  • Hosts Qatar will be in Pot 1 alongside the top seven sides which includes the likes of England, France and Brazil.

Who is in what pot?

Pot 1

  • Qatar
  • Brazil
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Argentina
  • England
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Pot 2

  • Netherlands
  • Denmark
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Uruguay
  • Croatia
  • USA/Mexico/Senegal

Pot 3

  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Morocco
  • Serbia
  • Poland
  • South Korea
  • Senegal/Canada/Tunisia/Cameroon

Pot 4

  • Ecuador
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Ghana
  • Canada/Tunisia/Cameroon/UEFA Playoff winner/ CONEMBOL-AFC winner/CONCACAF-Oceania playoff winner

Teams without pots will be decided based on the final results of the fixtures which are yet to be played out.

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Who could England face and what are the pots?

England will play one team each from Pot 2, Pot 3 and Pot 4.

The only restrictions are that no more than two European teams can be drawn together and no more than one team each from any other continent can be in one group.

Here's how the pots could look.

Pot 1

  • Qatar (hosts)
  • Belgium
  • France
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • England
  • Spain
  • Portugal

Pot 2

  • Netherlands
  • Denmark
  • Mexico
  • Germany
  • USA
  • Switzerland
  • Uruguay
  • Croatia

Pot 3

  • Senegal
  • Iran
  • Japan
  • Serbia
  • Morocco
  • Poland
  • South Korea
  • Tunisia or Canada

Pot 4

  • Canada or Tunisia
  • Cameroon
  • Ecuador
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Ghana
  • Wales or Scotland or Ukraine
  • Peru or Australia or United Arab Emirates
  • Winner of intercontinental play-off 2

How can I watch the World Cup 2022 draw?

FIFA are live streaming the ceremony for free on their website, with the BBCalso expected to provide coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom.

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