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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.
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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
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The World Cup 2022 Stadiums in Qatar. All playing venues: Lusail Stadium, Khalifa Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Rayyan Stadium + all other Qatar WC Stadiums.
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Nov 18, 2022 · Here, we break down all eight stadiums for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and their cutting-edge feats of engineering and technology.
The Lusail stadium, which officially opened its doors on September 9, 2022, is the largest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ stadium. The inauguration saw the stadium hosting the Lusail Super Cup between Al Hilal Club, the champion of the Saudi League, and Zamalek, the champion of the Egyptian League.
Aug 16, 2022 · Qatar is the smallest country to ever host a World Cup. The Athletic visited the eight stadiums to see what supporters can expect
