Let’s Have A Look At The Mesmerizing Qatar World Cup Stadiums 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup celebrations are in full swing as fans from around the world gather in Qatar to see their favorite superstars light up the stadiums and compete for the coveted title.
Since Qatar secured the right to host the tournament in 2010, the country’s lack of infrastructure has drawn much criticism from the football community. 12 years later, the Qatari authorities have secured the construction and renovation of 8 state-of-the-art stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup.
Let’s take a close look at all the stadiums hosting the mega event:
Al Bayt Stadium
The Al Bayt Stadium in the city of Al Khor will host the opening match of the tournament between Qatar and Ecuador on November 20th. The architecture of the stadium is tent-inspired and has a seating capacity of 60,000.
A total of nine matches will be played at the stadium, including six group matches and one round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
The Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in the Umm Al Afaei district of Doha has a capacity of 40,740 spectators. The impressive new stadium will host a total of seven matches, six group matches, and one round of 16.
The first game at the stadium will be between Wales and the USA on November 21st, while the blockbuster game between Croatia and Belgium will also be played at the stadium on December 1st.
Al Janoub Stadium
Al Janoub Stadium in the city of Al Wakrah is inspired by the traditional design of boats in Qatar. The stadium was built in 2019 and has a capacity of 40,000.
The stadium will host a total of seven games, including six group games and a round of 16. The first match at the stadium will be between France and Australia on November 22nd, while the round of 16 will also be played at the state-of-the-art stadium on December 5th.
Al Thumama Stadium
Al Thumama Stadium in the city of Al Thumama will host seven matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including one of the quarterfinals. A total of 8 games will be played in the stadium.
Inspired by the traditional taqiyah hat popular in the Middle East, the stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators.
Education City Stadium
Education City Stadium is located in the city of Al Rayyan and has a capacity of 45,350 spectators. The stadium is nicknamed the Diamond in the Desert because of its unique architecture.
The stadium will host a total of 8 matches, including six in the group stage, one in the round of 16, and one in the quarter-finals. The first match at the stadium will be between Denmark and Tunisia on November 22nd.
Khalifa International Stadium
The Khalifa International Stadium is located in the Qatari capital of Doha and has a capacity of 45,416 spectators. The stadium will host eight games in total, including six group games, a round of 16 game,s and the third-place play-off.
The first match at the stadium will be between England and Iran on November 21, while the third-place match will take place on December 17.
Stadium 974
Stadium 974 is a unique stadium located in the Ras Abu Aboud area of Doha. The stadium is a temporary venue built from shipping containers and will be dismantled after the 2022 FIFA World Cup is over.
The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators and will host a total of seven matches, including six group matches and a round of 16.
The first match at the stadium will be between Mexico and Poland on November 22nd.
Lusail Stadium
Lusail Stadium in the city of Lusail is the largest stadium in the country with a capacity of 80,000 spectators. Lusail Stadium will host up to 10 matches including a semi-final and the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The first game at the stadium will be played between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on November 22nd, while the final will also be played at the impressive arena on December 18th.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
| Lusail Stadium | Lusail | 80,000 |
| Al Bayt Stadium | Al Khor | 60,000 |
| Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium | Umm Al Afaei | 40,740 |
| Al Janoub Stadium | Al Wakrah | 40,000 |
| Al Thamama Stadium | Al Thumama | 40,000 |
| Education City Stadium | Al Rayyan | 45,350 |
| Khalifa International Stadium | Doha | 45,416 |
| Stadium 974 | Ras Abu Aboud | 40,000 |
