FIFA World Cup 2022 Competition Format has divided into 2 rounds. The 1st is the Group Stage & the 2nd is the Knockout round (Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, Third-place play-off, and Final). The information for both stages is as follows:

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World Cup Competition Format

Group Stage

There are 8 groups and 4 matches.
4 matches will play in a day.

The top two teams that win in each group will qualify for round 16.

16 teams in Round 16

Winners go to the quarterfinals from this stage.
If there is a tie after 90 minutes, extra time will be played in two halves of 15 minutes each.

If the score is tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by penalty kicks.

8 Teams in Quarter-Final

Winners move to the semifinals from in this round.
If there is a draw at 90 minutes, extra time will be played in two halves 15 minutes each.

If the score is level after extra time, the winner will be decided by penalty kicks.

4 Teams in Semi-Final

Winners in this level qualify for the championship round.
The Losers will compete in the third-place playoff.

2 Teams Third-place play-off

If there is a tie after 90 minutes, extra time will be played in two halves of 15 minutes each.

Final

If there is a tie after 90 minutes, extra time will be played in two halves of 15 minutes each.
If the score is tied after extra time, the winner will be decided by penalty kicks.