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Where in Qatar will the 2022 FIFA World Cup be held?

By Mark Pangalos

The anticipation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup is building with the final round of playoffs now underway.

As we head towards the Winter months fans are wondering where the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will actually be held.

Where in Qatar will the World Cup be held?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to be held across different stadiums across Qatar.

Eight stadiums have been chosen to host the World Cup matches across these five different cities:

  • Al Khor
  • Al Wakrah
  • Al Rayyan
  • Doha
  • Lusail

Al Bayt Stadium

Al Bayt Stadium
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ONE OF A KIND - This stadium is unique with its giant tent structure

City: Al Khor

Capacity: 60,000

Construction status:

Ready Matches planned: Opening game and all matches through to the Semi-Finals

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
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FINISHED PRODUCT- The stadium reflects the Qatari culture through its “spectacular undulating facade”

City: Al Rayyan

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready

Matches planned: Group matches, Round of 16

Al Janoub Stadium

Al Janoub Stadium
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SPORTS COMPLEX - This stadium contains cycling, horse trails, shops, restaurants and sports clubs

City: Al Wakrah

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready 

Matches planned: Group matches and Round of 16

Khalifa International Stadium

Khalifa International Stadium
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ON THE UP - Originally built in 1976 and renovated in 2005 to serve as the centerpiece of the 2006 Asian Games

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready 

Matches planned: Group matches, Round of 16 and third/fourth play off match

Qatar Foundation Stadium

Qatar Foundation Stadium
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STRONG FOUNDATIONS - This is located in the midst of several world-class university campuses in Education City

City: Al Rayyan (Education City)

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready 

Matches planned: Group matches, Round of 16 and Quarter-Finals

Lusail Stadium

Lusail Stadium
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BRAND NEW - This new stadium will host the opening ceremony for the 2022 World Cup

City: Lusail

Capacity: 80,000 

Construction status: Ready

Matches planned: All matches through to the Final

The new Lusail Stadium will host the final of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup.

Fans will get to games via upgraded roads, the Doha Metro or the Lusail Light Rail Transit system, and they can spend their time across different parks or in the theme park.

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium
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PIONEER - This stadium will be dismantled and the materials that were used in construction will be re-utilised

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready

Matches planned: Group matches and Round of 16

Al Thumama Stadium

Al Thumama Stadium
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ICON - The Al Thumama Stadium is a distinct Arab architectural icon

City: Doha

Capacity: 40,000

Construction status: Ready

Matches planned: Group matches, Round of 16 and Quarter Finals

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