World Cup 2022 fixture dates, kick-off times, full match schedule, team venues for the tournament can be accessed below.
Having reached at least the final of every other cup he’s entered in while in charge of the club, it’s hard to see the German treating the 2022 Club World Cup as anything other than a priority, particularly given the collapse of their Premier League title challenge.
As Champions League winners, Chelsea will battle against the conquerors of other footballing continents for overall supremacy in the United Arab Emirates. Originally due to be held in Japan, the tournament was moved into the Middle East due to Covid concerns.
Handed a bye into the semi-finals, Chelsea know only that only Brazilian outfit Palmeiras are in the final four alongside them, although they will not play them. Indeed, it’s either the Egyptian side Al Ahly, Auckland City of New Zealand or Al Jazira Club from the UAE who await them.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the tournament.
Club World Cup 2022 dates
The tournament runs between February 3 and 12, 2022.
Club World Cup 2022 teams
- Chelsea (UEFA) – 2021 Champions League winners
- Palmeiras (CONMEBOL) – 2021 Copa Libertadores winners
- Al Hilal (AFC) – 2021 AFC Champions League winners
- Al Alhy (CAF) – 2020/21 CAF Champions Leaguw winners
- Monterrey (CONCACAF) – 2021 CONCACAF Champions League winners
- Auckland City (OFC) – Nominated by OFC
- Al Jazira (AFC – hosts) – 2020/21 UAE Pro League winners
Club World Cup 2022 Stadiums
- Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
- Al Nahyan Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Club World Cup 22 fixtures, dates and UK kick-off times
Thursday, February 3, 2022
(Game 1) Al Jazira vs AS Pirae – 4.30 pm GMT – Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Saturday, February 5, 2022
(Game 2) Al Ahly v Monterrey – 4.30 pm GMT – Al Nahyan Stadium
Saturday, February 6, 2022
(Game 3) Al Hilal vs Game 1 winners – 4.30 pm GMT – Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Palmeiras vs Game 2 winners – 4.30 pm GMT – Al Nahyan Stadium
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Game 3 winners vs Chelsea – 4.30 pm GMT – Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
Sunday, February 12, 2022
Third/fourth place play-off – 1 pm GMT – Al Nahyan Stadium
Final – 4.30 pm GMT – Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium
How many Premier League games will Chelsea miss?
Chelsea will need to rearrange Premier League fixtures between both Brighton and Arsenal, as well as their FA Cup meeting with Plymouth Argyle.
Where to watch Club World Cup 2022
TV channel: All games will be shown through the BBC’s Red Button service.
Live stream: BBC iPlayer will provide a live stream for all games.
