The other three teams are anticipated to compete for the second qualifying spot and a place in the knockout rounds, with Brazil expected to win the pool.
Brazil under Neymar will be heavily favoured to advance to the knockout rounds. Still, they will have to contend with fierce opposition from the two European nations, who both finished above supposedly superior teams Portugal and Italy, to automatically qualify for the finals.
Each team from Group G advancing to the Round of 16 would play a group from Group H.
| Team | PTS | GP | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1: Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G2: Serbia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G3: Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| G4: Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Switzerland vs. Cameroon | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Thurs, Nov. 24 | Brazil vs. Serbia | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Cameroon vs. Serbia | 5 a.m. | Al Janoub Stadium |
| Mon, Nov. 28 | Brazil vs. Switzerland | 11 a.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | Lusail Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 2 | Serbia vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
As the four chosen teams, each nation will play the other three in a round-robin style as the four chosen teams. Three group stage matches count toward group rankings; a win earns three points, a tie earns one, and a loss earns none.
According to total points, the top two teams from each group proceed to the single-game knockouts. Goal differential comes first as a tiebreaker when teams are deadlocked on issues, then goals scored. Another set of tiebreakers is used if teams are also deadlocked in those areas.
Brazil's Selecao will attempt to end two decades of European dominance on the grandest platform since their fifth victory in 2002. It just wouldn't feel like a World Cup without Brazil.
Even though Argentina defeated their old rivals in last year's Copa America final, many people still believe Brazil is the team most likely to retake South America's World Cup.
Brazil's lone loss in 2021 was caused by Angel Di Maria's lone goal at the Maracana in July, one of just five they allowed. Their chances will likely be determined by how well their attacking powers gel, and Neymar must finally have a World Cup worthy of his abilities.
Serbia didn't qualify for Euro 2020, but it did earn a spot in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup by winning its complex qualifying group—which also contained Portugal—and going undefeated. The Balkan country's late victory over Cristiano Ronaldo and company in November was what guaranteed them a spot in the draw.
Experienced Dusan Tadic's flair and creativity will probably present challenges for their group opponents, and Aleksandar Mitrovic and Luka Jovic also provide practical attacking alternatives. If they play cooperatively, they might end up shocking many people.
Dragan Stojkovic, a former midfielder for Red Star Belgrade, has led Serbia to just two losses since taking over in March of last year.
Switzerland completed World Cup qualification by defeating Bulgaria 4-0 in November, solidifying their position as the group's top team and securing an automatic berth in Qatar.
With a side constructed powerfully from the back and capable of unlocking the opposition, Murat Yakin's team is undoubtedly one to watch when the tournament properly gets going. They went undefeated during qualification and only gave up two goals.
Xerdan Shaqiri, a former player for Liverpool and Bayern Munich who is now with Chicago Fire in the MLS, continues to be the team's star. It is expected that the 30-year-old will be a leader and bring an inventive spark to the team.
World Cup veterans from Cameroon With a thrilling aggregate winner-take-all victory over Algeria in late March, Cameroon secured a return to the finals for the first time since 2014.
The Indomitable Lions, who will be making their ninth World Cup appearance, have access to several seasoned players who might play a significant role in Qatar. International performers with an extensive experience like Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will be anticipated to perform well.
Rigobert Song, a dynamic coach and former Liverpool player who played in four World Cups, will think his team has a chance to go to the elimination round after Cameroon's best finish in the event was an epic quarterfinal run against Italy in 1990.
Sportsbooks are anticipated to post group odds for each club to advance from the group stage shortly after the World Cup Draw.
On Monday, December 5, and Tuesday, December 6, the top two teams from Group G will proceed to Round 16, where they will compete against the top two teams from Group H.
The following knockout pairings are listed in the official FIFA 2022 World Cup fixture schedule from the Round of 16 through the championship match:
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1A vs. 2B | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int'l |
| Sat, Dec. 3 | 1C vs. 2D | 2 p.m. | Ahmad Bin Ali |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1D vs. 2C | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sun, Dec. 4 | 1B vs. 2A | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1E vs. 2F | 10 a.m. | Al Janoub |
| Mon, Dec. 5 | 1G vs. 2H | 2 p.m. | Stadium 974 |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1F vs. 2E | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Tues, Dec. 6 | 1H vs. 2G | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF1: 1E/2F vs. 1G/2H | 10 a.m. | Education City |
| Fri, Dec. 9 | QF2: 1A/2B vs. 1C/2D | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF3: 1F/2E vs. 1H/2G | 10 a.m. | Al Thumama |
| Sat, Dec. 10 | QF4: 1B/2A vs. 1D/2C | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Tues, Dec. 13 | QF2 vs. QF1 | 2 p.m. | Lusail |
| Wed, Dec. 14 | QF4 vs. QF3 | 2 p.m. | Al Bayt |
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sat, Dec. 17 | Semifinal losers | 10 a.m. | Khalifa Int'l |
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | Stadium |
| Sun, Dec. 18 | Semifinal winners | 10 a.m. | Lusail |
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