(Reuters) – England will face the United States on Nov. 25 and four-time champions Germany take on Spain two days later in two of probably the most extremely anticipated matches of the World Cup Group Stage, in accordance to a schedule launched on Friday.
The motion kicks off on Nov. 21 with hosts Qatar taking part in in opposition to in opposition to Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium, England taking part in Iran and Senegal taking on the Netherlands. The United States can even play the winner of a playoff between Wales, Scotland and Ukraine.
France’s title defence will get underway at Al Janoub Stadium on Nov. 22 in opposition to the winners of the playoff between the United Arab Emirates, Australia and Peru.
Tournament favorites Brazil will start their quest for a sixth World Cup championship within the formidable Group G after they battle Serbia on Nov. 24 at Lusail Stadium.
The ultimate match of the Group Stage options Ghana taking on Uruguay on Dec. 2 earlier than the Round of 16 begins the subsequent day, all main up to the Dec. 18 ultimate.
This 12 months marks the primary time the event has been held within the Middle East and it has been pushed to later within the 12 months than is typical to keep away from the area’s punishing summer season warmth.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; (*25*) by Edwina Gibbs)
