The 2022 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, meaning that the four year wait fans have been enduring since 2018 is nearly at an end.
Two of the world's top five sides - Brazil and Argentina - make up the four teams represented by South America. Superstar duo Neymar and Lionel Messi, who play their club football for PSG, will be hoping to lead their respective sides to glory after several deacdes, while Uruguay will aim to make another strong run and Ecuador will hope to avoid yet another early exit.
With the upcoming World Cup taking place in Qatar, fans in South America will need to plan accordingly so as not to miss out on the action. Live Soccer TV has you covered, and below you will find all the necessary information to follow the matches, depending on where you are based in South America.
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stages begin in South America?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage matches will begin on November 20th, with hosts Qatar taking on Ecuador, and conclude December 2nd.
Depending on where one is based in South America, the kick off time for the group stage matches will vary.
Here is the group stage schedule for South America.
Sunday, November 20th - Qatar vs Ecuador - kick off at 11 am/12 pm/1 pm
Tuesday, November 22nd - Argentina vs Saudi Arabia - kick off at 5 am/6 am/7am
Thursday, November 24th - Uruguay vs South Korea - kick off at 8 am/9 am/10 am
Thursday, November 24th - Brazil vs Serbia - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Friday, November 25th - Netherlands vs Ecuador - kick off at 11 am/12 pm/1 pm
Saturday, November 26th - Argentina vs Mexico - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Monday, November 28th - Brazil vs Switzerland - kick off at 11 am/12 pm/1 pm
Monday, November 28th - Portugal vs Uruguay - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Tuesday, November 29th - Ecuador vs Senegal - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Wednesday, November 30th - Poland vs Argentina - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Friday, December 2nd - Ghana vs Uruguay - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Friday, December 2nd - Cameroon vs Brazil - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 begin in South America?
After the group stages, the round of 16 will run from December 3rd to December 6th. Matches will either kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm or 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm.
Here's the schedule of round of 16 matches for fans based in South America.
Saturday, December 3rd - 1st in Group A vs 2nd in Group B - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Saturday, December 3rd - 1st in Group C vs 2nd in Group D - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Sunday, December 4th - 1st in Group D vs 2nd in Group C - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Sunday, December 4th - 1st in Group B vs 2nd in Group A - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Monday, December 5th - 1st in Group E vs 2nd in Group F - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Monday, December 5th - 1st in Group G vs 2nd in Group H - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Tuesday, December 6th - 1st in Group F vs 2nd in Group E - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Tuesday, December 6th - 1st in Group H vs 2nd in Group G - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals begin in South America?
Following the conclusion of the round of 16, the quarter-finals will run from December 9th to December 10th. Matches will either kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm or 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm.
Here's the schedule of quarter-finals matches for fans based in South America.
Friday, December 9th - Quarter Final #1 - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Friday, December 9th - Quarter Final #2 - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Saturday, December 10th - Quarter Final #3 - kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm
Saturday, December 10th - Quarter Final #4 - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals begin in South America?
After the quarter-finals have reached their conclusion, it's now onto the semi-finals, which will start on December 13th and finish on December 14th. Both matches will kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm.
Here's the schedule of semi-finals matches for fans based in South America.
Tuesday, December 13th - Semi Final #1 - kick off at 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
Wednesday, December 14th - Semi Final #2 - kick off 2 pm/3 pm/4 pm
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup third place match begin in South America?
The third place match will kick off at 10 am/11 am/12 pm.
What time will the 2022 FIFA World Cup finals begin in South America?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup final will take place on Sunday, December 18th.
The kick-off time will be at 10 am/11 am/12 pm.
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