Education City Stadium
Inspired by the geometric shapes of traditional Islamic architecture, the 40,000-capacity stadium is surrounded by several leading universities.
From its unique cooling system to the green spaces that surround it, the stadium was built with sustainability and the future in mind.
The initial capacity of the diamond-shaped stadium will be 40,000 seats, which will be reduced to 25,000 seats at the end of the tournament with the additional seats being donated to developing countries.
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium
The 40,000-capacity venue has a distinct design as the stadium and surrounding buildings mirror aspects of the local culture and traditions. The intricate facade reflects the undulations of sand dunes while intricate geometric patterns reflect the beauty of the desert, native flora, and fauna, as well as local and international trade. It will be the home of Qatar's Al-Rayyan's Sport Club when the tournament ends.
More than 80 percent of the construction material came from the original stadium that previously occupied the site while existing trees were also carefully retained. When fans visit, they will be able to travel via an environmentally friendly new Doha Metro system.
Al Thumama Stadium
Inspired by the gahfiya - a traditional woven cap worn by males across the Middle East - the 40,000-capacity Al Thumama Stadium was built specifically for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will play host to a number of matches up until the quarter-final stage.
As is the case at every venue, air-conditioning vents have been placed throughout the ground to maintain an optimal environment inside the stadium.
At the closing of the event, the stadium's capacity will be reduced to 20,000 seats with the additional seating being gifted to developing nations, a true reflection of the generosity of the Qatari people.
Stadium 974
Constructed from shopping containers, Stadium 974 has a capacity of 40,000. The number 974 signifies the international dialling code for Qatar, and it's also the exact number of shipping containers used in the construction of the venue.
The temporary venue is one of the most sustainable stadiums. It has been called the "first fully demountable tournament venue" in the history of the FIFA World Cup and uses less material to build than traditional stadiums, creating a blueprint for future developers to follow.
Al Bayt Stadium
Located in the city of Al Khor, famous for its pearl diving and fishing, Al Bayt Stadium is fashioned to replicate the Bayt al sha'ar, the tents historically used by the nomadic people of Qatar. The 60,000-capacity venue has a retractable roof system and advanced cooling systems, therefore, fans will be able to watch matches in comfort.
It will be the stage for some of the key matches at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 including the opening match, five additional group matches, as well as knock-out round matches including one of the two all-important semi-final matches.
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