With a population of 2 million people, Qatar will be the first Arab state to host the World Cup. Qatar beat bid rivals Australia, Japan, South Korea, and the United States in 2010 to claim the hosting rights.
The 2022 world cup tournament in Qatar has been a long-anticipated sporting event that promises a lot of fun.
Unarguably, world football has always been the biggest game of all time. Though some people may argue that the UEFA champions league is the most popular football sport.
However, those who try to make these arguments will always be opposed by the fans of world football.
World football is a global game that connects almost every single person on the planet. The fun it brings is real, strong and all-encompassing. No other sport in the world can rival the passion that comes with every match in world football.
In other to keep you updated on the current happenings in preparation to the 2022 world cup football tournament in Qatar, we have decided to package this to show you some of the top facts about the Qatar world cup stadiums where the games will be happening live.
Top Facts about Qatar World Cup Stadiums
It’s no longer news that the tiny Gulf nation will be the first from the Arab world to host the World Cup. Interesting huh? Yes! The first interesting fact you would need to know is that there would be 8 different stadiums for the matches of which 7 will be built new from scratch and one renovated. The second interesting fact is that the designs of the world cup stadiums in Qatar have been designed and prepared by German architect Albert Speer & Partners in collaboration with other architects. According to Wikipedia, the stadiums will employ a cooling technology capable of reducing temperatures within the stadium by up to 20°C (36°F), and the upper tiers of the stadium will be disassembled after the World Cup and donated to countries with less developed sports infrastructure. Also, it went further to disclose that the Qatar stadiums will have air conditioning systems for both the players and spectators that will be solar-powered, carbon-neutral and provided by Arup of England. A report filed by Aljazeera.com says at least 26,000 people are directly involved in the construction of the proposed stadiums and to date, there have been three work-related fatalities and nine non-work related deaths of workers engaged in the construction of Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, according to the tournament organizers. A report by Egypttoday.com has it that there have been over 1400 deaths recorded since the construction of the stadiums started. The report went further to say that over 110 lives are lost each year. Following the trend of its mortality rate, a report by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) in March 2014 estimated that at least 4,000 more workers will die before the start of the World Cup in 2022. The organizers of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have confirmed that the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will be ‘completely dismantled’ after the tournament. The arena is the seventh to be built for the World Cup, with a capacity of 40,000. The total value for the construction of the Qatar 2022 stadiums is put around six billion dollars. This report was given by the General Secretary of the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Hassan Al Thawadi and filed in a report by En directo.
Top Qatar World Cup Stadiums
Lusail Stadium
Location: Lusail city Capacity: 80, 000 seats The Lusail Stadium is the biggest of all the 2022 world cup stadiums in Qatar. It is located in the city of Lusail and has a capacity of about 80,000 seats. The Lusail Stadium is proposed to be hosting the opening ceremony and the final games of the tournament.
Al Bayt Stadium
Location: Al Khor city Capacity: 60,000 seats The Al Bayt Stadium, located in Al Khor city, is the second-largest stadium in Qatar for the 2022 world cup. It has a capacity of about 60,000 seats. The construction of its exterior, which resembles tents used in Qatar’s deserts has been completed midway.
Khalifa International Stadium
Location: City of Doha Capacity: 40, 000 seats The Khalifa International Stadium is one of the 2022 world cup stadiums in Qatar proposed for renovation. It has long been built since 1976 in the city of Doha. Report has it that the stadium is the first stadium for the Qatar 2022 world cup to be ready. It was confirmed ready in 2017. The Stadium has a design that can carry about 40,000 spectators. The 40,000-capacity Khalifa arena has already hosted the Gulf Cup, Asian Games, and the AFC Asian Cup.
Al Janoub Stadium
Location: Al WakrahCapacity: 40, 000 seats The Al Janoub Stadium is another stadium for the 2022 world cup in Qatar, 40,000 capacity seater and situated in the southern city of Al Wakrah. The stadium is said to be the second stadium for the Qatar 2022 world cup to be ready. It was confirmed to have been inaugurated on May 16, 2019. From our research, it appears there are some more interesting facts about the Al Janoub you would want to know. Find them below:
The Al Janoub is the first World Cup 2022 stadium in Qatar which has been built from scratch. It is located just 23 km from the city of Doha. The Al Janoub is the second stadium in Qatar that will be ready for World Cup 2022 after the Khalifa International Stadium. The 40,000 capacity stadium will be reduced to 20,000 after the tournament is over. The top tier of the stadium will be removed and donated to a country that needs infrastructure. The Al Janoub stadium was built in collaboration with five local companies from Qatar.
Education City Stadium
Location: City of Doha Capacity: 40, 000 seats Education City Stadium is found on the outskirts of Doha and right in the middle of Qatar’s leading universities. It is one of the selected stadiums where the 2022 world cup will be hosted in Qatar. It has been revealed that games will be played at the Education City stadium up to the quarter-finals stage after which the arena will be reduced in half and 20,000 seats will be donated to build stadiums in developing countries. The Stadium has a design to contain about 40,000 spectators.
Al Rayyan Stadium
Location: City of Al Rayyan Capacity: 40, 000 seats Located in the second largest and most populous city in Qatar, is the Al Rayyan Stadium. It is the fifth stadium for the 2022 world cup holding in Qatar. The Al Rayyan Stadium is undergoing a major renovation as its being constructed on the site of the old Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium. It is proposed to be completed by the year 2021. The Stadium is a 40,000 capacity stadium.
Ras Aboud Stadium
Location: City of DohaCapacity: 40, 000 seats The Ras Aboud Stadium is another wonder among the Qatar stadiums for the 2022 world cup. The stadium, located on the shores of the Gulf, off the Doha skyline, is said to be the seventh of the 2022 Qatar stadiums. The Ras Aboud Stadium is a 40,000 capacity stadium built with a mind-boggling technology. It is proposed that the arena will be completely dismantled and re-purposed for other sporting and non-sporting projects after the tournament.
Al Thumama Stadium
Location: City of Doha Capacity: 40, 000 seats The Al Thumama Stadium is located southwards of Doha’s skyline about 12 kilometers away. It is one of the proposed Qatar stadiums for the 2022 world cup with a capacity of 40,000. The stadium has been designed to represent the gahfiya, a traditional cap worn by Arab men.
Conclusion:
A report has it that the Qatar government are proposing another 4 stadiums in addition to these 8 which will bring the number to 12. But even so, these are yet mere speculations and has not been confirmed or approved. The Qatar 2022 world cup is a big one everyone is anticipating. The game will feature about 32 teams with about 65 matches. We will keep you posted on everything as regards the 2022 Qatar world cup tournament.
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