Venues

Lusail Stadium

Lusail Iconic Stadium

The Lusail Iconic Stadium (ملعب لوسيل الدولي in Arabic) was converted and delivered for use in April 2022. It will have a total capacity of 80,000 spectators and it will be used for a total of 10 games including the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup of the tournament. It’s 23 kilometers north of […]

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Al Thumama stadium

Al Thumama Stadium

The Thumama Stadium (ملعب الثمامة in Arabic) is among the newest stadiums, inaugurated in 2021 during the Amir Cup. It will hold 40,000 spectators during the World Cup, a capacity that will be reduced to 20,000 afterwards. The schedule is for it to host 6 games from the group stage, 1 match for the Round

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Stadium 974

Stadium 974

Initially, it was to be named Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. It is the first modular, built from shipping containers, stadium of the world. The name 974 is derived from the international telephone dialing code for Qatar and the number of the containers used for its construction. 40,000 spectators will watch each of the 6 matches

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Al Bayt Stadium

Al Bayt Stadium

35 kilometers from Doha, Al Bayt (استاد البيت in Arabic) is the biggest stadium to be used for the World Cup, at 60,000 capacity. A unique design resembling a traditional Arab nomad tent which has been the staple of living in the area for centuries. 6 group stage games, one for the round of 16,

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Al Janoub Stadium

Al Janoub Stadium

The Al Janoub Stadium (استاد الجنوب in Arabic) was previously known as Al-Wakrah Stadium and is located in Al-Waktah, 15 kilometers south of Doha. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators, however, the plan is to reduce that in half to 20,000 after the World Cup. 6 matches of the group stage and one

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Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (ملعب أحمد بن علي in Arabic) was originally slated for 21,000 spectators when it was built in 2003. Then, it was known as Al-Rayyan Stadium (the locals still call use this name).  The capacity was raised to 40,000 during the renovation for the World Cup. 6 matches for the group

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Education City Stadium

Education City Stadium

The Education City Stadium (استاد المدينة التعليمية in Arabic) holds 40,000 spectators and the inaugural ceremony had the distinction of being digital. It is the second stadium located in Al-Rayyan. 20% of the materials is green and the venue is considered amongst the most environmentally sustainable stadiums. It will be used for matches for Groups

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Khalifa International Stadium

Khalifa Intl. Stadium

It is also known as National Stadium. It is one of the most iconic stadiums in Qatar. It opened in 1976 with a capacity of 45,416 spectators and was renovated in 2017. It has hosted several top international matches like the Asian Games, the Gulf Cup and the AFC Asian Cup. It will hold games

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