The four-year countdown to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has officially begun.It will be the first time a World Cup is not held in June and July due to the sweltering temperatures.
18Khalifa International StadiumCapacity 40,000Location Doha
This is the only World Cup stadium thats been built. It opened for the first time in May 2017 when hosting the Emir Cup final.The stadium has previously hosted the Asian Games, the Gulf Cup and the AFC Asian Cup.British workerZac Cox, 40, died in January 2017 after falling from 40 ft when a catwalk he was helping to install collapsed.
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18Lusail StadiumCapacity 80,000Location Lusail
Lusail Stadium is the biggest sports venue in Qatar and it will host the World Cup final.The complete design for the stadium is set to be unveiled next month.
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18Ras Abu Aboud StadiumCapacity 40,000Location Doha
This stadium will host the quarter-finals stage of the World Cup.It will be the first demountable and reusable venue in history. Shipping containers will be used to build the stadium.
18Al Thumama StadiumCapacity 40,000Location Al Thumama
This stadium is the only World Cup venue being designed by a Qatari.Most of the concrete frame on the lower tier has been completed, while the upper tier is believed to be progressing well.
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18Education City StadiumCapacity 40,000Location Doha
Education City Stadium is located at the heart of the Qatar Foundation. The venue will host World Cup games up until the quarter-finals stage.It is set to become the home of the Qatar Womens football team.The stadium, known as The Diamond in the Desert, will reduce its capacity by half after the tournament – 20,000 seats will be donated to build other venues in developing countries.
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18Al Rayyan StadiumCapacity 40,000Location: Al Rayyan
Similarly to the Education City Stadium, World Cup matches will be played in this venue up until the quarter-finals stage.
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18Al Bayt StadiumCapacity: 60,000Location: Al Khor
This stadium is being designed to represent Arab hospitality. Games will be played up until the semi-finals stage.It will be covered by a structure resembling a traditional Arab tent. The stadium structure has been completed along with the installation of the retractable roof.
18Al Bayt StadiumAl Wakrah StadiumCapacity: 40,000Location: Al Wakrah
This stadium will have a cooling system and a retractable roof. It is set to be open all year round.
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