Stadiums – Inside World Football

Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:10:44 +0000

Opened in 1975, the stadium underwent renovation in 2004 and 2010. Capacity: 15,000
Location: Doha
Matches: 6 group matches, 1 Round of 16

One of the smallest stadia being used for the Asian Cup, it nevertheless is steeped in Qatar football history.

Opened in 1975, the stadium underwent renovation in 2004 and 2010. It is the home to Al Sadd SC,

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Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:08:57 +0000

Home to Al Duhail SC, this compact stadium previously hosted the semi-final of the 24th Gulf Cup.

Capacity: 10,000
Location: Doha
Matches: 6 group matches, 1 Round of 16

Based in the Doha district of Duhail, it has also hosted a number of important domestic cup finals, along with it being the venue for the 2016 AFC U23 Championship final.

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Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:07:57 +0000

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, is often referred to as Qatar’s gateway to the desert.Capacity: 45,032
Location: Al Rayyan
Matches: 4 group matches, 1 Round of 16, 1 Quarter-final, 1 Semi-final

The stadium opened its doors on December 18, 2020, Qatar’s National Day, with a spectacular debut that included the Amir Cup final.

It was one of two venues used for the 2020 FIFA Club World Cup.

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Education City Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:06:24 +0000

Education City Stadium was opened in 2020 and hosted four matches at the FIFA Club World Cup including the final between FC Bayern Munich and Mexico’s UANL.
Capacity: 44,667
Location: Al Rayyan
Matches: 4 group matches, 1 Round of 16, 1 Quarter-final

Education City is Qatar’s centre of knowledge and innovation, with a spectacular 44,667-seat stadium at its heart.

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Al Janoub Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:05:39 +0000

Located in the southern city of Al Wakrah, the 40,000-capacity Al Janoub Stadium opened on May 16, 2019.Capacity: 44,325
Location: Al Warkah
Matches: 4 group matches, 1 Round of 16, 1 Quarter-final

The stadium opened with the Amir Cup final, which saw Al Duhail SC emerge victorious over Al Sadd.

Another full house witnessed a semi-final of the 24th edition of the Gulf Cup in December 2019 when Qatar took on Saudi Arabia.

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Al Thumama Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:04:36 +0000

Al Thumama, near the Hamad International Airport 12km south of Doha’s glittering skyline, was opened in October 2021.
Capacity: 44,400
Location: Doha
Matches: 4 group matches, 1 Round of 16, 1 Semi-final

The design was inspired by the traditional ghafiya, a traditional woven cap in the region,

worn by men and boys across the Middle East.

Al Thumama Stadium’s inauguration was as host of the 49th Amir Cup Final.

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Khalifa International Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:03:36 +0000

The Khalifa International Stadium – Qatar’s national stadium – hosted the final of the AFC Asian Cup 2011. Capacity: 45,857
Location: Al Rayyan
Matches: 5 group matches, 1 Round of 16

In May 2017, Qatar celebrated its reopening by hosting the final of the Amir Cup.

Constructed in 1976, the Khalifa International Stadium is at the heart of the Doha Sports City complex.

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Al Bayt Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:02:22 +0000

Al Bayt hosted the Opening Match of the 2022 World Cup and fixtures through to the semi-finals.
Capacity: 68,895
Location: Al Khor
Matches: 2 group matches, 1 Round of 16, 1 Quarter-final

Fans arriving at this 68,895-capacity arena will have never seen anything like it. A giant tent structure covers the entire stadium, located in the northern city of Al Khor.

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Lusail Stadium

Paul Nicholson — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 00:01:15 +0000

The Lusail Stadium is the largest stadium in Qatar and was built for the 2022 World Cup, staging the final.

Capacity: 88,000
Location: Doha
Matches: First group match (including the opening ceremony), Final.

The design of the outer structure calls up the sails of a traditional dhow boat and the inner structure the ancient craft of bowl weaving. Construction began in April 2017.

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