Where to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Detroit

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DOHA, QATAR - MARCH 31: In this photo illustration an official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ball sits on display in front of the skyline of Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draw on March 31, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Im

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DETROIT (FOX 2) - More than a decade since Qatar was selected as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the games are nearly here.

It's one of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory — as much for off-the-field reasons as those on it — and it begins Sunday in Qatar.

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A total of 64 matches are scheduled, which, for those doing quick math, means more than one match will be played on the majority of days.

The first two weeks are jam-packed with the most matches, during group stage play. Pool play features games starting at five different times: 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. — all Eastern Standard Time.

Every game of the World Cup will be on FOX and on FS1 with the championship game on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.

Americans are expected to gamble $1.8B on the World Cup this year

If you're looking for the best places to watch the World Cup in Metro Detroit, this is the list for you. This is not an all-inclusive list, but here are some places to watch the World Cup. (Got a place we missed? Please yell at us via email at wjbkwebteam@foxtv.com

The tournament will be played from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18 — with group matches from two top teams scheduled for Thanksgiving Day. Get ready for a new kind of Turkey Day "football."

Thomas Magee's, Detroit

Thomas Magee's Sporting House and Whiskey Bar is just south of Eastern Market is going to be a hot spot for games the first two weeks, starting at 8 a.m.

Look, the 5 a.m. start is an early start time to have a cold one on tap - but those later games are the perfect time for breakfast and drinks.

Thomas Magee's is at 1408 E Fisher Fwy in Detroit and opens at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21.

McShane's, Detroit

It's an Irish pub and whiskey bar in Corktown. OF COURSE McShane's will have the games on.

McShane's will opens at 10 a.m. every week day and will feature USMNT opening game on Monday, Nov. 21 against Wales.

McShane's Irish Pub and Whiskey Bar is at 1460 Michigan Ave in Detroit.

DCFC Fieldhouse, Detroit

For soccer fans in Detroit, there are probably fewer places specifically meant to watch soccer than the Detroit City Clubhouse, which is inside the DCFC Fieldhouse.

Similar to Thomas Magee's, DCFC Clubhouse will be showing every World Cup starting at 8 a.m. - this does not include games on Thanksgiving.

The fieldhouse will have food and drink specials during each game and offers WiFi plus a conference room for anyone who needs to "work from home" during the games.

The fieldhouse already shows every DCFC game and, though they're done for the year, the fieldhouse is ready for the World Cup.

The clubhouse is at 3401 E Lafayette St in Detroit.

Conor O’Neil’s, Ann Arbor

We're not saying Conor O'Neil's is our favorite but they did have the World Cup schedule listed directly on their homepage.

The Ann Arbor pub is showing all games starting with the opener featuring Qatar and Equator at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20. Games begin in earnest on Monday, Nov. 21 and Conor O'Neil's will be open in time for the 8 a.m. games every day.

Conor O'Neil's is at 318 S Main St in Ann Arbor.