FIFA announced on August 11 local time that the 2022 Qatar World Cup will start one day earlier, from the original November 21 to November 20.
The Qatar World Cup enters the countdown to the last 100 days
Eight stadiums are also in place
Get ready for fans all over the world!
The stadiums are full of characteristics and technology
There are both newly built and renovated historic venues
The design reflects the cultural characteristics of Qatar and the Middle East
️ Let's take a peek! ️
974 Stadium
Stadium 974 is one of the most innovative stadium designs ever made
The stadium was built using containers, movable seats and other modular "building blocks"
The number of containers is 974, which is the same as the international area code of Qatar
Stadium 974 is the first stadium in World Cup history that can be completely dismantled and can accommodate 40,000 spectators
During the Qatar World Cup, stadium 974 will host six group stages and one round of sixteen
Gulf Stadium
The Bay Stadium design was inspired
Traditional tents used by nomadic peoples in the Bay Area, with roofs that can be opened and closed
Capable of accommodating 60,000 spectators
Qatar during the World Cup
Gulf Stadium will host six group stages, one round of sixteen, one quarter-final and one semi-final
Khalifa Stadium
Built in 1976, the Khalifa Stadium is qatar's oldest football stadium
It has hosted the Asian Games, the AFC Asian Cup, the World Championships in Athletics and the Club World Cup
It is also the home of the Qatar national football team
The stadium reopened after renovations in 2017 and can accommodate more than 40,000 spectators
Qatar during the World Cup
Khalifa Stadium will host six group matches, one round of sixteen and one third place match
Atumama Stadium
The design of the Atumama Stadium was inspired
Traditional woven hats worn by Arab men
The stadium can accommodate 40,000 spectators
Qatar during the World Cup
Atumama Stadium will host six group stages, one round of sixteen and one quarter-final
Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium
The new Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium opened on 18 December 2020
It can accommodate 40,000 spectators
The stadium is known as the "Desert Gate"
The 40,000-seat stadium is located on the edge of the desert
Qatar during the World Cup
The Stadium will host six group matches and one round of sixteen
Janub Stadium
Located 23 km from Doha city centre, The Janub Stadium opened on 16 May 2019
It can accommodate 40,000 spectators
The design of the course is inspired by the coast, and the curvature of the roof is inspired by the traditional Dow boats used by local pearl divers
Qatar during the World Cup
The Janub Stadium will host six group matches and one round of sixteen
Education City Stadium
The Education City Stadium was officially completed on June 15, 2020 and has a capacity of 60,000 spectators
The stadium's façade uses a series of triangles to form a diamond-like complex geometric pattern
Known as the "Desert Diamond"
Qatar during the World Cup
Education City Stadium will host six group stages, one Round of Sixteen and one quarter-final
Photography: Wang Dongzhen, Niku
Source: Xinhua News Agency