The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin on 21 November with the final slated date to be held on December 18. Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a tournament that will be played across beautiful stadiums in November and December next year
Several Stadiums has been initiated and previously known ones have been renovated such as the Ras Abu Aboud stadium which is the seventh venue to be declared tournament ready for the next year’s World Cup by the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC).
The beautiful Stadium set for Qatar World Cup 2022 are Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali, Al Bayt and Al Thumama also being declared ready to host matches for the World Cup, with more venue left to be unveiled.
List of Beautiful Stadium Set for Qatar World Cup 2022.
Here’s the list of 11 beautiful stadium that are set for Qatar World cup 2022:
1. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium has been designed with sustainability in mind and ready for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium set for Qatar World Cup 2022 and the stadium is an exciting new dawn that has come to one of Qatar’s most historic cities, which sits close to Doha on the way to beautiful desert landscapes.
Al Rayyan, where Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is located, is known for its love of traditions and local culture, as well as its hugely popular football team, Al Rayyan Sports Club. The close-knit community here is deeply committed to the team, whose new arena will host up to 40,000 fans at FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, built on the site of a venue with the same name, incorporates symbols of Qatari culture into its spectacular undulating façade. The facilities surrounding the stadium also mirror the country, with sand dune-shaped structures recalling the beautifully wild lands to the west.
2. Khalifa International Stadium.
Khalifa International Stadium set for Qatar World Cup 2022, sits at the heart of Doha’s Aspire Zone is set to be the major centre for fans throughout the 2022 World Cup.
Khalifa International is the most iconic arena in the nation of Qatar and has actually been around since 1976. That’s practically ancient by local standards. After a massive renovation, the ground reopened in 2017 and, with a 40,000 capacity, it will host games up to the quarter-final stage.
With advanced cooling technologies keeping both players and fans at the ideal temperature, the stadium’s modernity is also represented by the iconic dual arch external structure.
3. Thani bin Jassim Stadium.
The Thani bin Jassim Stadium set for Qatar World Cup 2022 and it is one of the largest stadiums in the state of Qatar, and is the long term home of QSL side Al Gharafa. The stadium hosts both QSL and Qatar Gas league games along with knock out ties of the Emir Cup competition.
The Thani bin Jassim Stadium also known as the Al-Gharrafa Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar.
It is currently used mostly forfootball matches. The football team Al-Gharrafa play there. The stadium holds 25,000 people and was built in 2003. The stadium hosted 2011 AFC Asian Cup and other international competitions and now set for FIFA World Cup in 2022.
4. Aspire Indoor Stadium.
Aspire Dome is the largest indoor multi-purpose dome based in Qatar. It is located in Aspire Academy in Doha and has the capacity to host 13 different sporting events simultaneously in a climate controlled arena and it is one the Stadium Set for Qatar World Cup 2022.
5. Suheim bin Hamad Stadium.
The Suheim bin Hamad Stadium also known as Qatar SC Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar and the Stadium is set for Qatar World Cup 2022.
It is currently used mostly for football matches and home of the football team Qatar Sports Club.
The stadium is set to host more than 15,000 people for the FIFA World Cup 2022.
In 2010 it hosted the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, the first meeting of the 2010 Diamond League. Some of the matches from the 2011 AFC Asian Cup were held in this stadium.
In March 2014 it was announced that the stadium would host the 2015 IPC Athletics World Championships.
6. Grand Hamad Stadium.
Grand Hamad Stadium or Al-Arabi Sports Club Stadium is a 13,000 capacity sports arena located within Qatar’s capital of Doha and it us among the Stadium set for Qatar World Cup 2022. Multi-purpose by design, the stadium rose to prominence during the 2006 Asian Games after hosting a multitude of sports.
Used during the 2006 Asian Games as one of twenty venues, Grand Hamad Stadium hosted its fair share of sports during the competition which featured 9,520 athletes, 45 different countries and 424 different events across 39 sports.
Rectangular in shape, Grand Hamad Stadium excelled when it came to hosting football matches of this tournament as well as Rugby Sevens, however it also displayed its diversity by accommodating rounds of table tennis and various fencing bouts.
7. Education City Stadium.
Education City Stadium is a 40,000-seater arena that’s set to host matches up to the quarter-final stage of the 2022 Qatar World Cup. It’s named after its location on the campus of Qatar’s leading university. As yet unfinished, the ground has been designed in the form of a jagged diamond that will glitter by day and, quite literally, glow by night. The stadium is set to have its capacity cut by half after the tournament with more than 20,000 seats set to be donated to build stadiums in developing countries.
Education City Stadium is located just 7 km from downtown Doha and fans will find it easy to get there by road or by metro. The whole area is filled with green spaces, a golf course, and even a state-of-the-art shopping mall.
8. Al-Bayt Stadium.
Al-Bayt Stadium is situated in the city of Al-Khor and is set to be a semi-final host at the 2022 World Cup. The arena features a striking design that reflects the tents used by the Bedouin people, a nomadic group living across the Arab world for centuries.
The 60,000-seater stadium will be set within a wider complex featuring various amenities such as a shopping mall, hospital and more. At 60 km from Doha, this stadium is one of the most difficult to reach for fans, with taxis and buses being the best options to travel here
9. Al-Thumama stadium.
Located just 12 km from central Doha, the 40,000-seater Al-Thumama stadium construction is done. The interesting design of this arena is inspired by the gahfiya, the traditional woven cap worn by Arab males.
As with many of the stadiums at the 2022 World Cup, Al-Thumama will cut its capacity in half after the tournament and donate more than 20,000 seats to help promote football and stadia in developing nations. The stadium will be reachable by a purpose-built metro line from Doha.
10. Al-Janoub stadium.
Al-Janoub stadium is a truly striking arena that’s set to have a capacity of around 40,000. It was designed by the late, globally renowned architect Dame Zaha Hadid in her signature curved style. This stylish Qatar stadium was inspired by the hulls of pearl fishing boats that have long operated across the Arabian Peninsula. This is something further reflected in the use of traditional materials and even timber in the construction of the arena.
Al-Janoub stadium is located in Al-Wakrah city. At just 20 km from Doha, fans will be able to reach the city of Al-Wakrah stadium using a purpose-built metro line
11. Ras Abu Aboud Stadium.
The 40,000-seater Ras Abu Aboud Stadium is a triumph of sustainability, set on the shores of the Gulf and overlooking Doha just a few kilometres away. Made from shipping containers and other repurposed materials, the stadium will be dismantled after the 2022 World Cup, with the parts being used in other building projects across the nation.
The stunning waterside location of this arena will be a breath of fresh air for fans, who can reach Ras Abu Aboud via a short metro ride from downtown Doha just across the bay.
