How many stadiums are hosting 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?
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2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar stadiums
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will not just be the first to take place in the Arab world, but it will also be the most tightly compacted, letting spectators see multiple matches each day. Solar-powered cooling technology is installed in every stadium, training facility, and fan zone to maintain a comfortable temperature.
Approximately 170,000 seats will be disassembled and given to developing countries after the competition to help them build their sports infrastructure. Developing markets could build up to 22 new stadiums, and after this restructuring, Qatar will have stadiums with 20–25,000 seats that are adequate for its internal amusement requirements.
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64 matches involving 32 teams will be played in a total of eight stadiums stretched out all over five different Qatari cities in the FIFA World Cup 2022. During the contest, which begins on November 20, all stadiums will accommodate millions of spectators while showcasing distinctive elements of Arab heritage.
Lusail Stadium
The country’s largest stadium, the 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium, will play host to the World Cup final in 2022.
The stadium is built across the dance of light and shadows that can be seen in the conventional fanar lanterns, claims the tournament website. The stadium was created as a rich portrayal of Arabic culture, displaying patterns from regional bowls, vessels, and artwork. The Lusail Stadium will also organize the semifinal and six group matches in addition to the final and three knockout round games.
The venue serves as the focal point of the brand-new Lusail metropolis and is situated 15 kilometers north of Doha’s city center.
The Lusail Stadium will be transformed into a community hub after the competition, housing schools, shops, sports venues, and medical offices. Additionally, the majority of the stadium’s 80,000 seats will be taken out and donated to sporting events.
Education City Stadium
The 40,000-seat stadium is bounded by several prestigious universities and was designed in the geometric shapes of traditional Islamic architecture. The stadium was constructed with sustainability and potential in mind, down to its special cooling system and the greenery that encircles it. The diamond-shaped stadium’s initial seating capacity is 40,000, which will be reduced to 25,000 after the competition with the extra seats being donated to underdeveloped nations.
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
The arena and nearby structures, which can hold 40,000 people, have a distinctive design that incorporates elements of the neighborhood’s customs and culture. Elaborate geometric styles mirror the elegance of the desert, local flora, and fauna, in addition to local and international trade, while the artful façade mimics the undulations of dunes. After the competition, it will serve as the Al-Rayyan’s Sports Club’s residence in Qatar.
More than 80% of the building materials came from the original stadium that once stood on the location, and any existing trees were carefully preserved. Fans will be able to travel using the new Doha Metro system, which is environmentally friendly.
Half of the venue’s seating will be given to international football development initiatives after the competition.
Al Thumama Stadium
The 40,000-capacity Al Thumama Stadium, which will welcome a multitude of games up until the quarterfinal stage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, was designed exclusively for the tournament and was influenced by the gahfiya, a traditional woven cap worn by men throughout the Middle East. Air conditioning vents have been positioned all over the ground, as is the situation at every stadium, to maintain the ideal climate inside the stadium.
The stadium’s capacity will be lowered to 20,000 seats after the event, with the extra seats being donated to underdeveloped countries as a true testament to the Qatari people’s generosity. The stadium’s upper-level seats will be replaced by a boutique hotel, and the location of the renowned Aspetar Sports Clinic will be created. As a result, the stadium will still be in use after the FIFA World Cup is over.
Stadium 974
Stadium 974, which is made of shipping containers, has a seating capacity of 40,000 people. The venue was built entirely out of shipping containers, and the number 974 serves as both the international dialing code for Qatar and the concise amount of containers utilized.
The temporary location is one of the greenest stadiums. It is the “first fully demountable tournament venue” in FIFA World Cup history and was built with less material than conventional stadiums, setting an example for other architects to pursue.
Al Bayt Stadium
Al Bayt Stadium, which is situated in Al Khor, is designed to resemble the Bayt al sha’ar, the tents traditionally used by the nomadic folks of Qatar. Al Khor is well-known for its pearl diving and fishing. The 60,000-seat stadium has a retractable roof system and cutting-edge cooling systems, so spectators can enjoy the games in pleasure.
The opening match, five extra group matches, knockout round matches, together with one of the two crucial semifinal games, and other significant matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will all take place there. Almost half of the seats in the stadium can be broken down and utilized in football projects all over the world in
Al Janoub Stadium
The 40,000-seat Al Janoub Stadium is located in one of Qatar’s oldest settlements and boasts a design that was influenced by the sails of traditional dhow boats as a homage to Al Wakrah’s coastal past. The formation is intended to imitate an upside-down dhow, and the roof was crafted to resemble a ship’s hull. The arena can be used all year round thanks to a creative cooling system and retractable roof.
Al Wakrah station on the Red Line of the Doha Metro will offer service to the stadium. Due to the stadium’s modular design, its capacity will drop from 40,000 to 20,000 following the competition, with any extra seats from the upper tier being given away to international football development initiatives.
Khalifa International Stadium
The Asian Games, Arabian Gulf Cup, and AFC Asian Cup have all taken place at the Khalifa International Stadium since it was built in 1976. The IAAF World Athletics Championships and games from the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 were held there in 2019. To get it ready for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the stadium endured a significant renovation.
It was the first FIFA World Cup 2022 venue in Qatar to receive certification from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).
Following the renovation, the arena’s dual arches were preserved, and they are now accompanied by a large canopy below, which helps the stadium integrate the new cooling system. The venue now has a new facade, and the new tier increased the seating capacity by 10,450 (total tournament capacity: 40,000). The new LED lighting setup gives fans an entirely new level of enjoyment.
Sports City Station on the Doha Metro Gold Line provides access to the stadium. The stadium is located in the center of Aspire Zone, Qatar’s hub of world-class athletics and the site of the 2006 Asian Games. The purpose of the precinct is to promote sports involvement.
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