Qatar’s Preparations Continue to “Present a Dazzling World Cup to the World”

In December 2010, Qatar won the right to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar2022, becoming the first country to receive this honor in the Arab world and the Middle East, after its file won the highest number of votes during the voting process. The Qatari file competed for the right to host the tournament with 4 other files submitted by the United States, Australia, South Korea, and Japan.

From the moment of its victory, the State of Qatar has been keen to exploit the opportunities inherent in the tournament to develop plans to ensure that fans and visitors have an exceptional experience, as well as to build a sustainable legacy for the State of Qatar, the Middle East, Asia, and the world at large.

For the first time in nearly a century, the World Cup finals will be held in winter instead of summer in the 2022 edition that will be played in Qatar, where the tournament will start on 21 November and continue until 18 December, and the reason for the change is due to very high temperatures in the Gulf in summer, where it averages 40 degrees in June and July, which will make its stay in this period completely inappropriate.

Great Economic Benefits Expected

Hosting the FIFA World Cup in Qatar 2022 will make its financial revenues revive the country’s economy and raise the gross domestic product.

According to economists’ forecasts, the Qatar World Cup will be the most expensive in the entire World Cup history. Doha will spend $200 billion on developing infrastructure and stadiums in preparation for the global event, which will reflect on the high revenues that Qatar will reap, knowing that the spending costs are not only allocated to stadiums, but will also include highways, railways, ports, airports, hospitals, and the construction of luxury hotels and restaurants, which will double tourism revenues until before the tournament starts!

oreign direct investment in Qatar is also expected to rise before and after the World Championships.

Through effective management and good brand marketing, the World Cup will generate long-term commercial value for the brand in the State of Qatar, and work to grow the overall product for more than 25 years to come.

Regarding restaurants, hotels, tourist resorts, stadiums, and sports facilities, they will also have a major role in attracting tourists during the years following the organization of the World Cup and will constitute an important source of income for Qatar.

All You Need to Know about Qatar’s World Cup 2022 Stadiums

Fans of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be able to attend more than one match per day, given that the Qatar World Cup is the first World Cup tournament whose eight stadiums are so closely spaced.

To deal with the high temperatures during the summer, all stadiums, training facilities and fan zones are equipped with solar-powered cooling technology to keep the temperature at an average of 27 degrees Celsius. All stadiums will be environmentally friendly, and temperature controlled.

After the end of the World Cup, developing countries will be granted approximately 170 seats as support and encouragement from Qatar to advance the sports infrastructure of developing countries, and thus the establishment of about 22 new stadiums in those countries is one of the most important expectations that are commensurate with the local entertainment needs.

There will be 8 stadiums in total with capacities of between 40,000 and 80,000 as follows:

1- Al-Bayt

Al-Bayt Stadium, implemented by Aspire Zone Foundation, takes its name from the “House of pottery”, a tent inhabited by the people of the desert in Qatar and Gulf in the past, with a capacity of 60,000 spectators. It is characterized by the hospitality that the people of Qatar are famous for, as it will be visited by FIFA fans from all over the world, and the seats will be donated after the end of the World Cup to other countries.

2- Al-Janoub

Al-Janoub is located in Al Wakra, near Doha, and has a capacity of 40,000 seats. It’s the first stadium in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be built from scratch. The stadium is part of a sports complex that contains entertainment from cycling and horse trails, restaurants, shops, and sports clubs.
After the World Cup, the stadium’s capacity will be reduced to 20,000 seats, and the stadium will be ready to host Qatar Stars League matches.

3- Al-Khalifa International

Al-Khalifa International stadium is located in the capital city Doha. It was established in 1976 in Al Rayyan, Al-Khalifa International stadium is the hub of Aspire District and a sports complex that includes the Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence, Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, Hamad Aquatics Complex, and many other sports facilities.
The stadium is connected via a short pedestrian walkway to the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, demonstrating the heritage of the place, its connection to its past and its pride in its journey towards building a bright future. It may change the future of sports and people for the better.

4- Education City

Education City Stadium is located between several leading international universities in Education City in Qatar, only seven kilometres from the heart of Doha. The stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators, and it’s easily accessible either by road or by metro. Education City Stadium will be a symbol of innovation, sustainability, and progress for decades to come.
Education City Stadium will be a symbol of creativity, passion, and sustainability for decades to come, to meet the Qatar National Vision 2030.

5- Lusail

Lusail Stadium is located in Al Daayen, which is part of a new development plan for Lusail City. The new Lusail Stadium is considered one of the most important stadiums for the World Cup in Qatar, as it will host the Qatar 2022 FIFA world cup final!
Reaching the matches is fun and easy. Fans can reach the stadium through Doha Metro or via upgraded roads or by using light transport service, and they can also spend an enjoyable time in the entertainment city or in the various parks.

6- Ras Abu Abboud

The Ras Abu Abboud Stadium project is a pioneering project in the world of building sports stadiums. Shipping containers were used to build this stadium, and they will be dismantled and reused after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The stadium is located minutes from Hamad International Airport and overlooks the Gulf Coast and has a breathtaking view of the skyscrapers of West Bay.

7-Al-Thumama

Al Thumama Stadium is located 12 kilometres south of Doha, several minutes away from Hamad International Airport, which has a capacity of 40,000 seats.
Al Thumama Stadium is a symbol of the rich Qatari and Arab culture, inspired by the traditional qahfiya (the traditional hat worn by men) in the Arab world. This design was chosen because it is a common cultural denominator among Arabs in different Arab countries, and therefore it expresses the historical and cultural heritage that unites the Arab countries.

8-Ahmed Bin Ali

Located in Al Rayyan, outside Doha, Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium has been expanded to accommodate up to 40,000 spectators using mobile units to form the upper section ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium reflects Qatari culture through its “undulating exterior”. Its seats will be reduced to about 20,000 after the tournament and will be awarded to football development projects around the world.

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