FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Stadiums
In
preparation for the 2022 fifa world cup qatar is constructing eight breathtaking
stadiums at a total cost of 10 billion us dollars the al-janub stadium is
located 15
kilometers
south of central doha the capital and largest city of qatar it has an oval
shape featuring a unique roof design created by the famous now deceased
architect zaha Hadid who was inspired by the region's seashells and traditional
dao fishing boats inside the stadium are over 40 000 seats split among two tiers
a rib-like design on the interior roof imitates the structure of a dow boat's hole
building on the design's theme
encircling
the stadium is a plaza in addition to extensive gardens construction started on
the al-janub stadium in 2016 and by may 2019 it was officially complete the
alto mama stadium lies five kilometers south of central doha its design is
meant to resemble a gaffia a traditional woven cup worn by men and boys across
the middle east inside the
stadium
are 40 000 seats split among two tiers surrounding the stadium is a plaza with
geometrically arranged gardens construction started in 2017 and as of november
2020 the stadium is closing in on completion the albate stadium is located
three kilometers south of central alcor a town 40 kilometers north of doha its
design is meant to resemble
a
tent from the bedouin people a population of desert dwelling nomads native to
the region inside the stadium are 60 thousand seats split among three tiers
covering the pitch is a retractable roof that opens and closes in only 20 minutes
lastly surrounding the stadium is a massive circular plaza along with practice
fields the albate stadium
being
the second largest venue is planned to host one of the tournament's semi-finals
construction started in 2015 and in october 2019 it was officially finished the
lusail stadium will lie 15 kilometers north of central doha it will be the tournament's
largest venue hosting the world cup final it will have a sleek modern design
that resembles a
bowl
with a fully retractable stunningly sloped roof inside the stadium will be
86000 seats split among two tiers that will provide an incredible atmosphere
and circling the stadium will be a huge landscaped plaza with facility
buildings as of november 2020 the main concrete seating bowl is complete and
the exterior is under construction the stadium is planned to be finished in 2021
it is the centerpiece of a larger 45 billion dollar planned city called blue
sail the education city stadium is located at 10 kilometers northwest of
central doha it has an oval-shaped design with a modern metallic exterior made
of diamond-esque triangles during the day these triangles change color based on
the sun's movement and in the night the panel's leds display magnificent light
shows inside the stadium are forty thousand seats split among three tiers
lastly surrounding the arena is a plaza with a lowered walkway construction
started in 2016 and in June 2020
the
stadium was finished it is part of qatar's education city a development
launched in 1997 that now serves as an intellectual hub for the region the
rasabu abudh stadium will sit along the persian gulf just three kilometers east
of central doha it will have a rounded square shape and will be constructed from
multi-colored shipping containers supported by steel frames inside will be 40
000 seats split among two tiers the stadium will be enveloped by a square
shaped plaza surrounded by gardens construction started on the venue in 2018. as
of november 2020 the steel framing is almost finished and many of the
containers and seating have been installed it is planned to be opened in 2021 the
al-rayan stadium sits 20 kilometers west of central doha on the edge of the desert
it has a rounded rectangular shape with an interesting roof design made of
protruding steel beams around it is a spectacular undulating facade that incorporates
symbols of qatari
culture
in addition the facilities around it mirror the shape of the country's sand dunes
inside the stadium are forty thousand seats split among three tiers around the stadium
are green spaces and practice fields construction started on the alright stadium
in 2016 and in october 2020 it was officially opene the khalifa international stadium is located
at eight kilometers west of central doha it was first opened in 1976 with a
capacity of 20000 people in 2006 it was upgraded to 40 000 seats and in 2014
construction started to further renovate it for the world cup additional seats
and hospital facilities were added all the concession stands were refurbished
and a large roof membrane was built over 70 percent of the stadium in 2017 the
renovations were complete making it the first stadium finished together qatar's
eight stadiums will cost 10 billion us dollars which is being funded by the
government after the world cup they will be disassembled or reduced in size and
repurposed into community facilities they are part of a larger 200 billion dollar
infrastructure development project that includes new urban developments an
airport an expressway system and a port all in preparation for the world cup
the sporting event is controversial many countries are frustrated that a desert
nation
smaller
than the us state of Connecticut won the bid to the world's largest sporting
event in addition with the tournament being held in November and december it
will interfere with club leagues from around the world furthermore there have
been concerns over the treatment of migrant workers involved in the stadium
construction despite this the stadiums are truly captivating pieces of
engineering they form a network spread throughout doha which in 2022 will fill
the entire city with football fervor personally i am
thrilled
to see them filled with football superstars and global fans in 2022 if you
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