Qatar has been chosen to host the FIFA World Cup final that has been scheduled to take place in 2022. Let’s have a look at the status of all eight stadiums that will host the 2022 World Cup matches.
Lusail Stadium
Capacity: 80,000
Location: Lusail City
With a capacity of 80,000 spectators, Lusail Stadium will be the biggest stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It will host the final, as well as matches during every stage of the event.
Al Bayt Stadium
Capacity: 60,000
Location: Al Khor
Al Bayt Stadium will host matches up to, including the semi-final stage during 2022 World Cup. The organizers said that about 28,000 seats from Al Bayt stadium will be donated to developing countries after the event.
Khalifa International Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Doha
Khalifa International Stadium was the first tournament-ready stadium for 2022 World Cup. It will host matches up to, including the third play-off match during the event.
Al Thumama Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Doha
Al Thumama Stadium will host matches up to, including the quarter-final stage of the 2022 event.
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Doha
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium will host matches up to, including the 16 round during 2022 World Cup.
Education City Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Education City
This stadium was inaugurated in June 2020 during a virtual event tributing to front-line healthcare staffs during the Covid-19 pandemic. Education City Stadium will host matches up to, including the quarter-final stage during 2022 competitions.
Al Rayyan Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Al Rayyan
Al Rayyan Stadium was inaugurated on December 18, 2020, in order to mark two years until the final of the World Cup 2022. This stadium will host matches up to, including the round of 16 during the event.
Al Janoub Stadium
Capacity: 40,000
Location: Wakrah
Al Janoub Stadium was the first Qatar 2022 tournament stadium to be built from scratch. It will host matches up to, including the round of 16 during the event.