Photo: Unsplash The 2022 World Cup is approaching and the whole world is eagerly awaiting its start. Qatar will host the iconic football tournament between the best men's football teams on the planet. This will be only the second time that the World Cup has been held in Asia, with Japan and South Korea first jointly hosting the event in 2002.One of the biggest attractions of a World Cup are the stadiums. Host countries spend a lot of money to build new venues 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 many modern technological installations are air conditioning measures to manage temperatures in the stadiums, retractable roofs and lots of modernity. The 8 stadiums will host 64 matches between 32 teams in the tournament starting November 20, 2022.
Find out a little more about these stadiums and their interesting facts:
Lusail Stadium
The Lusail Iconic Stadium, in the city of Lusail, is the largest stadium in this World Cup tournament and will host 10 matches in the competition in 2022. It has a capacity for 80,000 spectators and is just 15 km from the capital, Doha. Groups C, D, G and H will play their matches at home, and Brazil will make its debut there. The favor of the Brazilian team can be seen in the sports betting odds on international sites such as Sportsbet io. The final is also scheduled to take place in these facilities, decorated with Arabic motifs and local art.
Al Bayt Stadium
Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor will host the opening match of the World Cup between Qatar and Ecuador. It was built to resemble the tents used by the region's original people. 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 format of local cruise ships, with a capacity for 40,000 spectators, the minimum at all other venues except Lusail and Al Bayt.
Education City Stadium
Education 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 matches. With a capacity for 40,000 people, it is one of seven new stadiums built for the competition.
Stadium 974
Stadium 974 is located in the city center of Doha, Qatar. It will host seven matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and also has a capacity for 40,000 people. Stadium 974, a new venue built specifically from shipping containers for the tournament, will host teams from Groups C, D, G and H and is located on the Gulf Coast.
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 exists in the region and is a stadium designed to reflect the desert and represent the culture of its inhabitants.
Khalifa International Stadium
The Khalifa International Stadium is a popular venue recognized as the country's most important stadium since the 1970s. It will host eight matches of the 2022 World Cup, is the home ground of the Qatar national team and can also accommodate around 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 the city of Doha, Al Thumama Stadium, also has a capacity for 40,000 spectators and will host matches from Groups A, B, E and F.