Where To Watch The 2022 FIFA World Cup In Wayne

WAYNE, PA —Are you ready for some football? No, not "Friday Night Lights" football — futbol, the most popular sport in the world.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup began Sunday in Qatar, and the U.S. men’s team played its first game Monday against Wales. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

The U.S. plays at 2 p.m. Friday against England; and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, against Iran.

Perhaps you want to catch a game or two over a pint or a hot meal? There are plenty of places in Phoenxiville area to watch, including:

• P.J. Whelihan’s Pub: 12 General Warren Blvd, Malvern, PA 19355
• City Works: 220 Main St, King of Prussia, PA 19406
• Berwyn Tavern: 625 Lancaster Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312
• Sly Fox: 20 Liberty Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355

The 2022 Men's World Cup is the first rendition of the tournament ever to not be held in May, June, or July.

The decision to play the tournament in November and December was to avoid the intense heat that comes with summer in Qatar.It is also the first time the World Cup has been hosted in the Middle East. A total of 32 teams are heading to Qatar to compete. All the games will take place between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST.

All of the matches will be televised on either FOX or Fox Sports 1 (FS1) in English as well as in Spanish on Telemundo. You can also stream games on Peacock, Fubo, SlingTV, and Vidgo.

See Patch’s full guide about the tournament, including the biggest stars and the controversy surrounding host country Qatar.