FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Stadiums

The FIFA World Cup will come back this year in Qatar. The countdown for the biggest show on the earth has begun. All the groups are drawn, fixtures are made, and schedules are set for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Qatar has unveiled the stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup games.

8 Stadiums will host the World Cup 2022 Qatar matches. Here’s a quick list of the 8 Stadiums in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Stadiums

48 Group-Stage matches, 8 in the Quarter-finals, 4 in the Semi-Finals, 1 third-place match, and the big Final will be hosted in these 8 Stadiums.

If you don’t manage the tickets to watch from the stadiums, you can watch World Cup football live on Fox Sports. Fox Sports will broadcast the World Cup 2022 matches in the United States.

Al Thumama Stadium

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Capacity: 40,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals

Al Thumama Stadium is located in Doha, Qatar. It is only a few minutes away from Hamad International Airport. Al Thumama is a 40,000 seater stadium that will host 6 Group-Stage matches, a Round-of-16, and a Quarter-Final match. The World Cup 2022 will begin its journey with the opening match between Senegal and Netherlands here at Al Thumama.

It’s a stadium of stunning artwork that bears excellent cultural significance. The Al Thumama Stadium will showcase a lofty Arab culture in front of the world. The Al Thumama Stadium resembles the ‘gahfiya’ – the traditional head cap worn by men in the Arab world.

Khalifa International Stadium

• Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
• Capacity: 45,416
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16, Third-Place Playoff

Khalifa International Stadium is located in Al Rayyan City, Qatar. It has a capacity of 45,416 seats. The Khalifa International Stadium was originally built in 1976. It was a great historical Stadium for the country that hosted International events like Asian Games, Gulf Cup, and AFC Asian Cup. This World Cup 2022 venue was renovated in 2017 for hosting the tournament.

Khalifa International Stadium will host 6 Group-Stage matches, a Round-of-16, and the Third-Place playoff match. England and Iran will face each other at Khalifa International Stadium on the opening day of the World Cup 2022.

Al Bayt Stadium

• Location: Al Khor, Qatar
• Capacity: 60,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals

Al Bayt Stadium is located in Al Khor City, Qatar. It is one of the biggest and more important venues in the World Cup. This giant 60,000 seater stadium will host a Semi-Final match on December 14 in the FIFA World Cup 2022. The huge tent structure in this stadium resembles “Bayt al sha’ar” – the huge tent used by the nomadic peoples in Qatar. Hence, Al Bayt Stadium presents an important Arab historical tradition in front of the World.

Al Bayt will host 6 Group-Stage matches, a Round-of-16, a Quarter-Final, and a Semi-Final match. Qatar’s host nation will play their opening match in this stadium. England and the USA will go head-to-head at Al Bayt on November 25.

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

• Location: Al Rayyan, Qatar
• Capacity: 40,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is located in Al Rayyan, Qatar. It’s in the same city as the Khalifa International Stadium. So, you can get the opportunity to witness several matches from the venues in a single day.

This beautiful stadium was built in 2003 and renovated in 2016 for the FIFA World Cup 2022. Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium will host 7 matches in the World Cup, 6 group-stage matches, and a round-of-16 match. The USA will play their opening match on the opening day of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in this stadium against Wales or Ukraine, or Scotland.

Education City Stadium

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Capacity: 40,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16, Quarter-Finals

Education City Stadium is located in Doha, Qatar. It is amid some world-class University campuses in the beautiful Education City of Doha. This beautiful stadium is among the world’s most environmentally sustainable stadiums.

It can hold up to 40,000 people. Education City Stadium will host 8 matches in the World Cup 2022, including 6 group-stage matches, a round-of-16 match, and a quarter-final match.

Stadium 974

• Location: Doha, Qatar
• Capacity: 40,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16

Stadium 974 is located in Doha, Qatar. The Stadium showcases a unique design as it is built with shipping containers. It is the first-ever demountable stadium in the history of the World Cup.

Stadium 974 is a 40,000 seater stadium. It was built in November 2021. Stadium 974 will be dismantled after the World Cup 2022. It will provide the venue for 7 matches in the tournament up to Round of 16.

Al Janoub Stadium

• Location: Al Wakrah, Qatar
• Capacity: 40,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16

Al Janoub Stadium is located in Al Wakrah, Qatar. It is a 40,000 seater stadium that will host 6 Group-Stage matches and a Round-of-16 match.

The sails of traditional Dhow boats inspire the design of this beautiful stadium. The pearl divers of Qatar used the boats. So, Al Janoub Stadium is a representation of Qatar’s maritime tradition. This Stadium was built in 2019 for the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Lusail Stadium

• Location: Al Daayen, Qatar
• Capacity: 80,000
• Matches: Group Stage, Round of 16, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, Final

Lusail Stadium is the biggest and the most significant venue for the FIFA World Cup 2022. It will host the Final match of the World Cup 2022. Lusail Stadium is located in Al Daayen City, Qatar.

The 80,000 seater huge Stadium will host 10 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022, including 6 group-stage matches, a round-of-16, a quarter-final, a semi-final, and the Final match. Argentina will play Saudi Arabia on November 22 in the Lusail Stadium.

The journey to lift the dream title will begin on Monday, 21 November 2022. We will find the FIFA World Cup 2022 Champions by Sunday night, 18 December 2022.