Lusail Stadium

The 80,000-seat Lusail Stadium will embody Qatar's ambition and its passion for sharing Arab culture with the world. It is here that the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ final will be staged, with billions around the globe watching on. The design of this magnificent stadium is inspired by the interplay of light and shadow that characterises the fanar lantern. Its shape and façade echo the intricate decorative motifs on bowls, vessels and other art pieces found across the Arab and Islamic world during the rise of civilisation in the region. The venue will become the centrepiece of Lusail – a newly built, state-of-the-art Metro Linkpolis, designed specifically with residents’ needs in mind. Lusail Stadium will write a new page in Qatar's history, while paying homage to the rich past of the country and region.

Al Bayt Stadium

A giant tent structure will cover the entire stadium, located in the northern city of Al Khor. The stadium will host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and fixtures right through to the semi-finals.

Being delivered by Aspire Zone Foundation, the stadium takes its name from bayt al sha'ar – tents historically used by nomadic peoples in Qatar and the Gulf region. In common with Qatar's famously hospitable people, Al Bayt Stadium will welcome guests from far and wide, entertaining them and inviting them to experience the country's traditional culture.

The stadium design honours Qatar's past and present, while keeping one eye on the future of the community. With the sustainability goals of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy firmly in mind, its creation will be a model of green development. Facilities for the community will spring up around it. As well as providing a first-class venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, this arena will become a shining example for future stadium construction.

Education City Stadium

Welcome to Education City, a vibrant centre of knowledge and innovation, with an unforgettable 40,000-seat stadium at its heart. The official completion of Education City Stadium – on 15 June 2020 – was marked with a special TV programme to showcase the third match-ready FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ venue. The landscape around Education City Stadium is dotted with leading universities, where cutting-edge research is conducted and academics inspire their students to be at their best. This whole area, the home of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, buzzes with invention and a determination to make the FIFA World Cup 2022™ a catalyst for social and human development. The stadium’s most direct contribution to international development will come after it has hosted matches through to the quarter-finals stage of the tournament. The arena's capacity will be reduced by half and 20,000 seats will be donated to build stadiums in developing countries, helping cultivate a passion for the game around the globe.

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

The gateway to the desert opened its doors to the world on 18 December 2020 with a spectacular debut that included the Amir Cup final..

Al Rayyan, where Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is located, is known for its love of traditions and local culture, as well as its hugely popular football team, Al Rayyan Sports Club. The close-knit community here is deeply committed to the team, whose new arena will host up to 40,000 fans at FIFA World Cup 2022™ matches through to the quarter-final stage.

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, built on the site of a venue with the same name, incorporates symbols of Qatari culture into its spectacular undulating façade. The facilities surrounding the stadium also mirror the country, with sand dune-shaped structures recalling the beautifully wild lands to the west.

Khalifa International Stadium

Built in 1976 in Al Rayyan, Khalifa International Stadium has long been the cornerstone of the country's sporting tradition – and the gatekeeper to its promising future. This accomplished 40,000-seat arena already has an illustrious hosting history, having previously welcomed the Asian Games, the Arabian Gulf Cup and the AFC Asian Cup, among other events. Over the years it has become a worthy ambassador for the Middle East, symbolising sporting excellence in all its forms. For people in Qatar and the region, Khalifa International Stadium is an old friend, a familiar face which brings communities together.

Located at the centre of all the 2022 venues, the stadium will play a pivotal role in this tournament, whose unique geography and advanced transport systems will make it the best-connected international football competition ever.

Al Janoub Stadium

text-muted">One of Qatar's oldest continuously inhabited areas, Al Wakrah was long a centre for pearl diving and fishing. The traditional dhow boats used in these pursuits inspired the design of Al Janoub Stadium. At its inauguration, a stunning pre-match show paid tribute to Al Wakrah's heritage and to Zaha Hadid, the architect whose firm designed the stadium's boldly futuristic shape.

The Amir Cup 2019 final, which saw QSL side Al Duhail emerge victorious over Al Sadd, provided a taste of the experience fans will enjoy at this FIFA World Cup™ venue. Another full house witnessed a semi-final of the 24th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in December 2019 when Qatar took on Saudi Arabia.

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

Constructed using shipping containers, removable seats and other modular "building blocks", not only will this innovative, 40,000-seat venue have a remarkable design, but it will be entirely dismantled and repurposed after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Its parts will be used in other sporting or non-sporting projects, setting a new standard in sustainability and introducing bold new ideas in tournament legacy planning.

Located on the shores of the Gulf, looking across to Doha's dazzling West Bay skyline, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will be a spectacular venue for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches. Following the tournament's conclusion, the stadium will be dismantled and make way for a waterfront development for local people to enjoy.

Al Thumama Stadium

Located 12km south of Doha's glittering skyline and seafront promenade, Al Thumama Stadium's design represents the gahfiya – a traditional woven cap worn by men and boys across the Middle East.

The gahfiya forms a fundamental layer of the traditional clothing of the region. It is also a symbol of dignity and independence – a perfect analogy for Qatar and the surrounding region.

Al Thumama Stadium is a nod to the past, while offering an exciting glimpse into Qatar's tomorrow. In Arab culture, the gahfiya forms an important part of every young boy's path to adulthood.