The stages of Soccer World Cup 2022 in Qatar have been the focus of countless protest actions for years. But where is it actually played? How many arenas is it? And how many spectators did the stadiums hold? Here is the sport.de overview.
The 64 games of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar are spread over a total of eight stadiumsin the five different cities stand.
There are three World Cup stadiums in Dohathe capital of Qatar, which is just under nine kilometers from ar-Rayyan and had almost 587,000 inhabitants in 2015.
Two World Cup arenas are located in ar-Rayyan, the largest city in the emirate with almost 590,000 inhabitants. Among other things, the German national team starts in ar-Rayyan Wednesday 23 November (14:00 CET) vs. Japan to the World Cup.
There is one World Cup arena each in Al Khor, Al Wakra and Lusailwhere on Sunday, December 18 (fourth advent, 16:00 CET), the Final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will rise. That too Opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on Sunday 20 November (17:00 CET) takes place here.
Here are a few key data on the eight stadiums of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar:
- Lusail Iconic Stadium (Lusail): In the planned city of Lusail, which is north of Doha the largest World Cup stadium with 80,000 seats. This arena, whose design is based on Arabic craftsmanship, is a completely new building – and the last stadium to be completed. The first game in Lusail took place in August. Ten games will be shown here.
- Al Thumama Stadium (Doha): This new building was opened in October 2021 and has a capacity of 40,000 seats. Your design should address the Ghafiya remember, a traditional crocheted hat that Arab men wear. Find in this stadium eight World Cup games instead of.
- Stadium 974 (Doha): This stadium, also known as Doha Port Stadium, is one temporary football arena. The venue at the port of Doha consists of shipping containers and other materials that can be used in other waysthat will be reused after the World Cup. Seven World Cup gamesincluding a round of 16, find in this 40,000 spectators comprehensive stadium.
- Khalifa International Stadium (Doha): This arena is the only World Cup venue that not completely rebuilt became. That Stadion has been around since 1976 and has been offering since its renovation 40,000 spectators Place. Eight World Cup games take place here, including the Kick-off of the German national team against Japan and the game for third place.
- Education City Stadium (ar-Rayyan): Also at Education City Stadium, the Space for 40,000 spectators offers, it is one new building. The arena was officially opened in June 2020. The design is reminiscent of a jagged diamond. Rise in this stadium eight World Cup gamesincluding a round of 16 and a quarterfinal.
- Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (ar-Rayyan): Also known as ar-Rayyan Stadium, this stadium originally opened in 2003. Demolition work as part of the new building for the World Cup began in 2014. Now the arena on the edge of the desert has a capacity of 40,750 spectators. At the 2022 World Cup seven World Cup games to be seen here.
- Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor): Almost 770 million euros flowed into this stadium. The result: an arena that accommodates 60,000 spectators offers – and their roof the Bedouin tents is modeled on. Nine World Cup games will be shown here, including this Top game between Germany and Spain on Sunday 27 November (20:00 CET) and the last German preliminary round match against Costa Rica on Thursday, December 1st (20:00 CET).
- Al Janoub Stadium (Al Wakra): space for 40,000 spectators offers the stadium in the port city of Al Wakra, which is 18 kilometers south of Doha. The world-renowned architect who passed away in 2016 Lady Zaha Hadid integrated her typical swing style as well as wooden elements. climb here seven World Cup matchesincluding a round of 16.
A compact Overview of the World Cup schedule there is here.