With Qatar’s 2022 FIFA World Cup preparations comes a number of premier stadiums. Here’s the list of what’s to come when country hosts the international tournament.
1. Al Bayt Stadium – Al Khor City:
Capacity: 60,000
Located in Al Khor, Al Bayt Stadium celebrates Qatar’s history and culture, deriving its style from traditional nomadic tents, which the stadium will actually be covered with as well.
2. Al Rayyan Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
Located in the capital, the new Al Rayyan Stadium is uniquely designed to mirror the sand dunes of Qatar, and is built on the site of Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium.
3. Al Thumama Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
Another stadium located in the heart of Doha, Al Thumama Stadium is designed in the shape of the gahfiya, which is the traditional woven cap in the region.
4. Al Wakrah Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
Designed by the renowned Zaha Hadid, the shape of the stadium was inspired by the dhow’s sails, which is a fitting theme for the coastal city’s pearling and fishing history.
5. Khalifa International Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
The newly renovated stadium sits in the heart of Aspire Zone, and is only of the county’s flagship sporting arenas. It is now ready to host the tournament matches and boosts the attest technologies and stunning design elements as well.
6. Lusail Stadium:
Capacity: 80,000 + (planned)
Hosting the opening and final matches of the tournament, the Lusail Stadium is part of the ‘Future City of Qatar’ which is an impressive development in its entirety.
7. Qatar Foundation Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
Located in Qatar’s Education City, the stadium’s design is innovative and sustainable. Surrounded by some of the world’s top-notch universities, they will serve as a cutting-edge backdrop to the stadium.
8. Ras Abu Aboud Stadium:
Capacity: 40,000
Located east of the capital, the Ras Abu Aboud stadium is a waterfront arena with a stunning view of the glistening West Bay skyline.
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