FIFA World Cup 2022 Stadiums: The FIFA World Cup is the largest international sporting event in the world. It’s contested by teams from around the globe, and it happens every four years. FIFA World Cup 2022 starts from 21 November 2022 to 18 December 2022. The location for the event is announced in 2009, and Qatar was chosen as the host country.
Now we want to show you some of the stadiums which will be used for FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
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Lusail Iconic Stadium (Lusail)
This stadium is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. It’s located in Lusail City, which is a new city that’s being built in Qatar. The stadium is designed by Norman Foster, and it has a capacity of 80,000 people. The stadium is also called Lusail Stadium or Lusail Sports Arena.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
1x Quarter-Final
1x Semi-Final
Final
Khalifa International Stadium (Doha)
This stadium is located in Doha, Qatar and it’s the main stadium for FIFA World Cup 2022. It has a capacity of 40,000 people. The exterior of the stadium is made of an inner layer with tubes on it that will filter the sun’s rays. The stadium was completed in 2017, and it’s the first stadium in Qatar to be completed.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
Match for Third Place
Education City Stadium (Doha)
This stadium is to be located in Doha, Qatar and it will have a capacity of 40,000 people. The stadium is going to be surrounded by five 39-story residential towers that are connected with a circular sky bridge. It’s also one of the most sustainable stadiums in the world and it’s set to open in 2019.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
1x Quarter-Final
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
This stadium is to be located in Al Rayyan, which is a city that’s west of Doha. The stadium will have a capacity of 44,000 people. The stadium is designed by the architecture firm Populous. It’s also set to open in 2019.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)
This stadium is designed by the famous Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, and it’s to be located in Al Khor, which is a city that’s northeast of Doha. The stadium will have a capacity of 60,000 people, and the roof of the stadium will be made of 18 petals. The main stand can change colors whenever fans want it to. It’s also set to open in 2019.
Matches:
5x Group Matches (incl. Opening Match)
1x Round of 16
1x Quarter-Final
1x Semi-Final
974 Stadium (Doha)
This stadium is to be located in Doha, Qatar and it will have a capacity of 40,000 people. The stadium is located right next to Khalifa Stadium. It’s also set to open in 2020.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
Al Janoub Stadium (Al Wakrah)
This stadium is to be located in Al Wakrah, and it’s designed to look like a traditional Qatari dhow boat. It has a capacity of 40,000 people. The exterior is made of white panels that will reflect the sun’s light. The stadium is also called Al-Wakrah Sports Arena.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
Al Thumama Stadium (Doha)
This stadium is to be located in the south of Doha. It’s designed to resemble the sails of a traditional Qatari Cap. It has a capacity of 40,000 people. It’s set to open in 2020.
Matches:
5x Group Matches
1x Round of 16
1x Quarter-Final
Venues List
| Name | Capacity | City |
| Lusail Stadium | 80,000 | Lusail |
| Al Bayt Stadium | 60,000 | Al Khor |
| Al Janoub Stadium | 40,000 | Al Wakrah |
| Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium | 44,000 | Al Rayyan |
| Khalifa International Stadium | 40,000 | Doha |
| Education City Stadium | 40,000 | Doha |
| Stadium 974 (Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) | 40,000 | Ras Abu Aboud |
| Al Thumama Stadium | 40,000 | Doha |
FIFA World Cup 2022 in Numbers
Teams: 32
Playing venues: 8
Matches: 65
Opening match: Al Bayt Stadium
Final: Lusail Stadium
Average venue capacity: 47,500 seats
Largest venue: Lusail Stadium (80,000 seats)
Smallest venue: Multiple venues (40,000 seats)
Average no. of matches per venue: 8.1
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