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FIFA World Cup 2022Fan Guide

QATAR STADIA

AL BAYT STADIUM

The stadium’s distinctive tent-like structure is inspired by the bayt al sha’ar of Qatar’s nomadic people. The stadium will host the opening match, as well as five other group matches, one Round-16 match, one quarter-final and one semi-final.

  • Capacity: 60,000
  • Location: Al Khor city; 35 km from central Doha

LUSAIL STADIUM

The stadium is designed to look like Fanar lanterns, a filigree of light and darkness. The stadium will host the final - but before that, it is set to see six group matches, one Round-16 match, one quarter and one semi-final.

  • Capacity: 80,000
  • Location: Lusail city, 20 km north of central Doha

AHMAD BIN ALI STADIUM

The new stadium on the edge of a desert is connected to the city via a new railway. The Mall of Qatar is in the area, too. The stadium is slated to host six group matches and one Round-16 match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Umm Al Afaei (Al Rayyan), 20 km west of central Doha

AL-JANOUB STADIUM

Zaha Hadid Architects and AECOM drew design inspiration from dhow boats to create this stadium, as a nod to Al Wakrah’s historic pearl fisheries. Six group matches and one Round-16 match will be played here.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Wakrah, 22 km east of central Doha

AL THUMAMA STADIUM

Inaugurated just over a year ago, the Al Thumama Stadium was designed to look like a gahfiya or traditional skullcap. Al Thumama is set to host six group-stage matches, one Round-16 match and a quarter-final.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Thumama, 12 km south of central Doha

EDUCATION CITY STADIUM

The diamond-shaped stadium has many universities and a golf course nearby. It will host six group matches, a Round-16 match and a quarterfinal. Like some other stadia built for this football World Cup, the stadium will cut down capacity after the tournament.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Rayyan, 13 km north-west of central Doha

KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM

Qatar’s main football stadium since 1976, Khalifa International is part of a larger complex that also includes the Olympics aquatic centre. The stadium will host six group matches, a Round-16 match and the third-place match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Aspire, 5km west of central Doha

STADIUM 974 STADIUM

Built along the shore using shipping containers, this temporary stadium offers great views of the West Bay. Stadium 974 will host six group matches and a Round-16 match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Ras Abu Aboud, 10km east of central Doha

Did You Know

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QATAR STADIA

AL BAYT STADIUM

The stadium’s distinctive tent-like structure is inspired by the bayt al sha’ar of Qatar’s nomadic people. The stadium will host the opening match, as well as five other group matches, one Round-16 match, one quarter-final and one semi-final.

  • Capacity: 60,000
  • Location: Al Khor city; 35 km from central Doha

LUSAIL STADIUM

The stadium is designed to look like Fanar lanterns, a filigree of light and darkness. The stadium will host the final - but before that, it is set to see six group matches, one Round-16 match, one quarter and one semi-final.

  • Capacity: 80,000
  • Location: Lusail city, 20 km north of central Doha

AHMAD BIN ALI STADIUM

The new stadium on the edge of a desert is connected to the city via a new railway. The Mall of Qatar is in the area, too. The stadium is slated to host six group matches and one Round-16 match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Umm Al Afaei (Al Rayyan), 20 km west of central Doha

AL-JANOUB STADIUM

Zaha Hadid Architects and AECOM drew design inspiration from dhow boats to create this stadium, as a nod to Al Wakrah’s historic pearl fisheries. Six group matches and one Round-16 match will be played here.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Wakrah, 22 km east of central Doha

AL THUMAMA STADIUM

Inaugurated just over a year ago, the Al Thumama Stadium was designed to look like a gahfiya or traditional skullcap. Al Thumama is set to host six group-stage matches, one Round-16 match and a quarter-final.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Thumama, 12 km south of central Doha

EDUCATION CITY STADIUM

The diamond-shaped stadium has many universities and a golf course nearby. It will host six group matches, a Round-16 match and a quarterfinal. Like some other stadia built for this football World Cup, the stadium will cut down capacity after the tournament.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Al Rayyan, 13 km north-west of central Doha

KHALIFA INTERNATIONAL STADIUM

Qatar’s main football stadium since 1976, Khalifa International is part of a larger complex that also includes the Olympics aquatic centre. The stadium will host six group matches, a Round-16 match and the third-place match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Aspire, 5km west of central Doha

STADIUM 974 STADIUM

Built along the shore using shipping containers, this temporary stadium offers great views of the West Bay. Stadium 974 will host six group matches and a Round-16 match.

  • Capacity: 40,000
  • Location: Ras Abu Aboud, 10km east of central Doha

Did You Know

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