Qatar 2022-The Stadium and the Story

 

One small nation dared to dream...and dream BIG!

 

Here's what happens when dreams come true!

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2022

 

Doha Port Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity: 44,950

 

And here's how the stadium, designed by Albert Speer & Partner, will look from across the harbour

 

Al-Gharrafa Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity: 44,740

 

Built in 2003 and currently with a capacity of just 25,000, the Al-Gharrafa Stadium will require significant redvelopment to achieve the vision below

 

Al-Shamal Stadium in Al-Shamal. To be built. Expected capacity: 45,120

 

The stadium's shape derives from traditional fishing boats known as 'dhow'

 

Al-Khor Stadium in Al-Khor. To be built. Expected capacity: 45,330

 

To combat the searing heat, air conditioning units will be installed in this and all of the other stadiums

 

Umm Slal Stadium in Umm Slal. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120

 

The stadium is located in south eastern Qatar, albeit just 40 miles from Doha. It's shape bears similarities to a nearby fort that is one of the most important landmarks of Qatar, The Umm Salal Mohammed Fort

 

Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan. To be built. Expected capacity 45,350

 

Following the World Cup, the stadium will be downsized to 25,000 seats for use by the University hockey team

 

Access to the stadium will be made easy, even for people travelling from Bahrain, which is only 51 minutes away by high-speed rail

 

Khalifa International Satdium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 68,030

 

Al-Wakrah Stadium in Al-Wakrah. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120

 

Home to Al-Wakrah football team, the current stadium only holds 20,000 fans

 

Al-Rayyan Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 44,740

 

The exterior of the stadium features a membrane that will act as a screen for projections and advertisements

 

Qatar University Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 43,520

 

Of the six stadiums based in the capital, Doha, the University Stadium will be marginally the smallest

 

Sports City Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 47,560

 

A bird's eye view shows how the stadium draws inspiration from traditional Arab tents

 

Lusail Iconic Stadium in Al-Daayen. To be built. expected capacity 86,250

 

The showpiece stadium and venue for the World Cup final, the Lusail Iconic Stadium will be a masterpiece of engineering. The stadium will have a near circular footprint and will be surrounded by a vast moat

 

"Reflecting Doha's culture and heritage, the stadium is designed to be highly energy efficient and capable of performing in extreme summer climatic conditions," say the designers

 

The Moment!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The warm reception at home!