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- Lusail Stadium (2022) Capacity: 80,000. Games: 10, including the final. Location: Lusail, 15km north of Doha. This is the Qatar World Cup's flagship stadium, which has only been opened this year (behind schedule).
- Al Bayt Stadium (2021) Capacity: 60,000. Games: Eight, including the opening match. Location: Al Khor, 35km north of Doha. This stadium is covered by a huge tent-like structure and takes its name from the bayt al sha'ar tents used by nomadic people in the region.
- Stadium 974 (2021) Capacity: 40,000. Games: Seven, up to last 16. Location: Doha. Even by Qatar 2022 standards, this is a remarkable stadium. It has been built from 974 shipping containers - hence the name - and modular steel.
- Khalifa International Stadium (1976) Capacity: 45,416. Games: Eight, including third-place play-off. Location: Doha. The only World Cup stadium that existed a few years ago is the Khalifa International Stadium, which was built in 1976 and extensively redeveloped in 2017.
Between 2010 (when Qatar were announced as hosts) and 2022, seven of the eight stadiums were built (some in place of older, outdated venues) and the Khalifa International Stadium was renovated for the tournament.
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All eight stadiums are located in the heart of Qatar with the majority within 25 kilometres of the capital Doha. Both Stadium 974 and Al Thumama Stadium are located in Doha itself with the former venue just seven kilometres away from the city centre. Al Bayt Stadium is situated in Al Khor and is the most remote of the eight venues being 46km away f...
According to Sky News, the latest cost for all eight World Cup stadiums stands at around $6.5 billion. At one stage, Qatari officials suggested they may need to pay up to $10b to complete the venuesbut they have seemingly managed to get it done for less. Khalifa International Stadium notably already existed and was simply redeveloped in 2014 to mak...
An in-depth report released by The Guardianin early 2021 claimed 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar since it won the right to host the World Cup. Qatari officials have disputed this figure with government record figures between 2014 and 2020 suggesting there were only 37 deaths among labourers at World Cup stadium sites with only three of tho...
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
City: Al Rayyan Date opened: December 18, 2020 Cost: $360m Capacity: 40,000
Al Bayt Stadium
City: Al Khor Date opened: November 30, 2021 Cost: $847m Capacity: 60,000
Al Janoub Stadium
City: Al Wakrah Date opened: May 16, 2019 Cost: $572m Capacity: 40,000
- Lusail / Manica Architecture + Foster + Partners. With a capacity of 86,000, the Lusail Stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2022 World Cup.
- Al Bayt / Aspire Zone Foundation. Located in Al Khor, the Al Bayt stadium was inspired by the canvased Bedouin shops known as Bayt Al Sha'ar, made famous by the nomadic peoples that inhabited the region of Qatar.
- Ras Abu Aboud / Fenwick Iribarren Architects. Situated on 450,000 square meters of seashore, the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is constructed of recycled containers from the nearby port.
- Al Thumama / Ibrahim Jaidah. With a capacity for 40,000 spectators, Al Thumama Stadium's facade draws inspiration from the woven patterns of a gafhiya, a traditional cap for Muslim men.
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- Al Thumama Stadium by Ibrahim Jaidah Architects & Engineers. Located 12km south of Doha, Al Thumama stadium's design weaves Arab culture through its facade, drawing inspiration from the woven patterns of a Gahfiya, the traditional headpiece worn by Muslim men in the Arabian region.
- Al Janoub Stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects + AECOM. Back in 2013, Zaha Hadid Architects have been selected to work alongside AECOM for the design and construction of Al Janoub Stadium (previously known as Al Wakrah Stadium).
- Al Bayt Stadium by AS+P Albert Speer + Partner and Dar Al-Handasah. Inspired by traditional nomadic tents, the 60,000-capacity stadium is set to host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and fixtures up until the semi-finals.
- Ahmad bin Ali Stadium by BDP Pattern, Ramboll, and AECOM. Home to one of Qatar's most celebrated football teams in the city of Al Rayyan, the Ahmad bin Ali stadium celebrates its close-knit community by incorporating symbols of the Qatari culture and traditions.
Nov 16, 2022 · Your guide to the World Cup 2022 stadiums. By Ben Flatman 16 November 2022. 1 Comment. Ben Flatman assesses the eight stadiums used in the world’s biggest global sporting event, which kicked off on Sunday. On Sunday billions will tune in to watch the world’s biggest sporting event kick off in Qatar. This year’s football world cup, the ...
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