Qatar's incredible 8 stadiums

Qatar is currently one of the richest countries in the world. That's why they've spent 220 billion on a World Cup and are building eight stadiums.

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Lusail stadium

Located in Lusail, Qatar, Lusail Iconic Stadium is a state-of-the-art stadium. About 80,000 spectators will be able to sit together and enjoy the game. The final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be held here. The British company Star Plus Partners has designed the stadium. The design of the stadium is inspired by Qatar's traditional palm fronds. And it reflects Islamic craftsmanship.  Seen from a distance, it looks like the stadium is floating in the air. Several bridges have been built to enter the stadium. Arrangements have been made to open and close the roof of the stadium. With the roof closed, the stadium can be fully air-conditioned. A metro rail line has been laid from Doha, the capital of Qatar, to the stadium for direct road communication. The entire stadium will run on solar energy.The stadium will be rebuilt with 40,000 seats after the World Cup. Additional seats will be removed and other parts of the building will be turned into shops, cafes and educational facilities and a health center.

Al Bayt stadium 

Al-Bayt Stadium is located in the Al Khore area of ​​Qatar. About 60,000 spectators will be able to sit together and enjoy the game.There are also one thousand more seats for news staff. The installation has gained special recognition due to the construction style and eco-friendly design of the stadium.Interestingly, there are residential hotels inside this stadium. Field football can be enjoyed directly from the balcony of that hotel room.The stadium has parking lots in many places.The parking lot here can accommodate 6,000 cars, 1,000 taxis, 700 buses and many water taxis.Several bridges have been built to enter the stadium.

Ras Abu Aboud stadium (974) 

The former name of Stadium 974 was Ras Abu Abud Stadium.The capacity of this stadium is about 40 thousand. The stadium is one of the highlights of the Qatar World Cup. Because it is a kind of convertible or portable stadium.The design of the stadium has been given priority to in-shipping containers.The reason for naming it 974 is Qatar's international dial code plus 974.Not only this, 974 shipping containers have been used in the construction of this stadium. Stadium 974 was designed by the Spanish architectural firm Sean with Iribaren Architects. There is no need for so many stadiums in Qatar after the World Cup. So after the World Cup, new stadiums or action infrastructure will be built in other places with the construction materials of this stadium. If necessary, parts of the stadium can be taken by ship.That is why it is called the world's first transportable stadium. Qatar has said the stadium will be donated to an underdeveloped country. Those who use it will be able to use it in the development of football.

Al Thumama stadium 

Also Mama Stadium is a state-of-the-art stadium located in the Also Mama area of ​​Qatar. About 40,000 spectators will be able to sit together and enjoy the game at this stadium. The quarter-final match of the Qatar World Cup will be held at this ground. The infrastructure of the stadium is designed with traditional Arab hats in mind. The stadium was built by Arab engineering designer Ibrahim Eman Zaida. The stadium's capacity for the 2022 World Cup will be reduced to 20,000. Additional seats will be donated for the development of any football project abroad.

 Education City Stadium 

Education City Stadium is located in Al Rayyan, Qatar. It is located within a few university campuses in the Education City of the Qatar Foundation. About 40,000 spectators will be able to enjoy the game together at this stadium. After the FIFA World Cup, the stadium will be used by the University's Fascist teams. Then the capacity of the stadium will be reduced to 25 thousand. The stadium is one of the most environmentally sustainable stadiums in the world. In May 2019, Education City Stadium received a 5 star GSS rating. Construction of the stadium was completed in June 2020 and it was officially inaugurated on June 15, 2020.

Al Rayyan Stadium 

Al Ryan Stadium was formerly known as Ahmed Bin Al Stadium. It is now known as Al Ryan Stadium. The stadium is the home ground of Al Ryan Sports Club, a Qatar Star League team. When the stadium was renamed Ahmed Bin Al Stadium in 2003, it had a capacity of just over 21,000. About 41,000 capacity has been upgraded by renovating the field on the occasion of 2022 World Cup. Construction of the new stadium began in 2016.The stadium has been constructed keeping in view the aspect of eco-friendliness and sustainability. The design of Al Ryan Stadium will be a symbol of Qatari culture and reflect the structure of Qatar's original moldy sand. A total of 7 World Cup matches will be played at this ground. After the 2022 World Cup, the stadium's capacity will be reduced to 20,000. Additional seats will be donated for the development of any football project abroad.

 Khalifa International Stadium 

Khalifa International Stadium is Qatar's national stadium. Located in Doha, Qatar, the stadium is used as a multi-purpose stadium. It is part of Doha Sports City. The stadium is named after former Emir of Qatar Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. The stadium was first opened in 1976. It is the home stadium of the Qatar national football team. The stadium's capacity was increased from 20,000 to 40,000 during the 2006 Asian Games.The stadium hosted the 2011 AFC Asian Cup Final. Subsequently the reconstruction was followed by the reopening of the stadium in 2017. Following Qatar's decision to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the stadium's capacity has been increased to 68,000. The stadium is the first of its kind to host the 2022 World Cup.

Al Janob Stadium 

Al Janub Stadium was formerly known as Al-Wakrah Stadium. It is located in the city of Al Okra in Qatar. The stadium was inaugurated in 2019. The famous architect Jaha Hadid designed the stadium. The Al Janub Stadium is the second most completed of the 8 stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. Inspired by the traditional dao boat sails used by pearl hunters in the Persian Gulf, the roof of the stadium has been designed.The roof of this stadium can be moved at will. The inside of the stadium is not overheated due to the special cooling system. It can keep visitors' galleries at 18 degrees Celsius and playgrounds at 20 degrees Celsius. At present the capacity of the stadium is 40 thousand. After the World Cup, seats in the stadium will be halved to 20,000 and the remaining half will be donated by developing countries.

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