Photo: Unsplash The 2022 World Cup is coming and the whole world is waiting for it to start. Qatar will host a prestigious football tournament between the best men's football teams in the world. This will be only the second time the World Cup has been held in Asia, with Japan and South Korea jointly hosting the event in 2002 for the first time.One of the biggest attractions of the World Cup are the stadiums. Host countries are spending a lot of money to build new or renovate old venues to host the mega-event. Qatar has invested more than any other country and will have the most expensive World Cup in history. In total, there are eight stadiums that will host the biggest international football tournament in the world.
Among the various technological installations are air conditioning units for temperature control in stadiums, retractable roofs and modern lots. The 8 stadiums will host 64 matches between 32 teams in the competition from November 20, 2022.
Find out more about these stadiums and their interesting facts:
Lusail Stadium
The Iconic Lusail Stadium, in the city of Lusail, is the largest stadium in this World Cup and will host 10 matches of the tournament in 2022. It has a capacity for 80 thousand spectators and is 15 km from the capital, Doha. Teams C, D, G and H will play their matches at home, and Brazil will make its debut as a starter. The favor of the Brazilian team can be seen in the sports betting odds on international sites such as Sportsbet io. The final will also take place in these facilities, decorated with Arabic motifs and local art.
Al Bayt Theater
Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor will host the opening match of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador. They taught him how to set up the tents used by the local population. The venue has a capacity for 60,000 spectators, making it the second largest of all stadiums in Qatar.
Al Janoub Stadium
Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah will host a total of seven matches at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It is designed in the shape of local ships, with a capacity for 40,000 spectators, at least at all other grounds except Lusail and Al Bayt.
Education City Stadium
City Stadium is one of three stadiums in Al Rayyan that will host games in the upcoming World Cup. In total, there will be eight games here. With a capacity for 40,000 people, it is one of seven new stadiums built for the tournament.
Stadium 974
Stadium 974 is located in the center of Doha, Qatar. It will host seven matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and also has a capacity for 40,000 people. The new stadium was built especially from shipping containers for the tournament, Stadium 974 will host teams from Groups C, D, G and H and is located on the shores of the Gulf.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Also in the city of Al Rayyan, the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, with a capacity for 40 thousand fans, will host seven matches of the tournament. It replaces an old stadium that already existed in the area and is a stadium designed to reflect the desert and the cultural representation of its inhabitants.
Khalifa International Stadium
The Khalifa International Stadium is a famous venue known as the country's most important stadium since the 1970s, it will host eight matches of the 2022 World Cup, is the home of the Qatar national team and can also hold 40,000 spectators. It is the only stadium that was not built from scratch, as it has been in operation since 1976.
Al Thumama Stadium
Another stadium in Doha, Al Thumama Stadium also has a capacity for 40,000 spectators and will host games from Groups A, B, E and F.
