Photos: Lusail Super Cup tests stadium hosting World Cup final
2 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Lusail Super Cup tests stadium hosting World Cup final

Al Jazeera  

The $675m stadium that Qatar will use for this year’s World Cup final was put through its first test with a match between the Egyptian and Saudi champions. Seventy-two days from the start of the tournament, organisers said that more than 77,000 fans were inside the 80,000-capacity Lusail Iconic Stadium for the pre-match concert by Egyptian superstar Amr Diab and the game in which Al Hilal beat Egyptians Zamalek on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Lusail Stadium is the last stadium to host a competitive fixture and is at the heart of a new city being built north of the Gulf state’s capital Doha. FIFA says that 2.45 million of the three million World Cup tickets have been sold and that a final round of online sales will be held later this month.

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FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia
1 month ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 draws praises from 2034 WC stakeholders in Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

The success of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 remained one of the major talking points two years after the tournament, at the Misk Global Forum 2024, held between November 18 and 19, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Coinciding with the tournament’s two-year anniversary, Qatar 2022 CEO Nasser Al Khater took to the stage to reflect on the tournament’s success and …

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18
1 month, 1 week ago

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024: Qatar to host last three matches, final at Lusail Stadium on December 18

The Hindu  

Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 in December, the tournament’s Local Organising Committee announced on Tuesday. Stadium 974 will host two matches before the much-anticipated final match at Lusail – marking the two-year anniversary of the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 final. The tournament will witness clubs from across the …

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final
2 months, 3 weeks ago

2025 Club World Cup final to be at MetLife Stadium, site of 2026 World Cup final

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Next year’s championship of the expanded Club World Cup will be played on July 13 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, site of the 2026 World Cup final. Sites include six NFL stadiums; four Major League Soccer homes; the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, site of the 1994 World Cup final; and Camping World Stadium …

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA

Associated Press  

PARIS — Saudi Arabia detailed a massive stadium building project Wednesday to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, with one venue 350 meters above ground in a planned futuristic city. A 46,000-seat stadium in the Neom megaproject along the Red Sea coast is “designed to stand out among the world’s most iconic landmarks,” according to the first overall …

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023
1 year, 2 months ago

After witnessing Lionel Messi’s World Cup coronation, Qatar’s Lusail Stadium gears up for AFC Asian Cup 2023

The Hindu  

The Lusail Stadium in Doha was officially inaugurated on September 9, 2022. With defending champion Qatar scheduled to host the AFC Asian Cup 2023, the country’s largest stadium will host two crucial fixtures in the tournament - the opening fixture between Qatar and Lebanon on January 12, 2024, and the final on February 10. It is a venue with a …

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024
1 year, 8 months ago

Six Qatar World Cup stadiums to be used for Asian Cup 2024

The Hindu  

Six of Qatar’s eight World Cup stadiums will be used for the Asian Cup to be staged in the Gulf state next January, the AFC has announced. But the Lusail stadium used for the World Cup final and the iconic 974 stadium made from containers will not be part of the 24-nation tournament to run from January 12 to February …

World Cup closing ceremony: Time, venue, performers
2 years ago

World Cup closing ceremony: Time, venue, performers

Al Jazeera  

Almost 90,000 are expected to attend Sunday’s closing ceremony at Lusail Stadium followed by the France-Argentina match. Before France and Argentina square off in the World Cup Final, the 88,000 expected fans in attendance at Lusail Iconic Stadium will be treated to the tournament’s closing ceremony, which FIFA has dubbed “A Night to Remember”. Where: Lusail Iconic Stadium When: 4:30pm …

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup
2 years ago

Football stadiums in Qatar will ‘disappear’ after world cup

Live Mint  

Seven FIFA World Cup 2022 games were held at Stadium 974, with Brazil defeating South Korea 4-1 on December 5 in the round of 16 being the final game of those. The stadium will disappear after this, according to Qatar which will soon host the Asian Games, the Asian Cup, and possibly even the Olympics. As per FIFA's guidelines for …

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?
2 years ago

Explained: What will happen to Qatar's new stadiums after the World Cup?

Firstpost  

The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn’t clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics Doha: The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what …

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
2 years ago

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. That’s what the games’ organizers have said about Stadium 974 in Doha — a port-side structure with more than 40,000 seats partially built from recycled shipping containers and steel. Stadium 974, named after Qatar’s international dialing code and the number of …

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup Doha stadium 974 in Qatar built to disappear

New Indian Express  

DOHA: Of the seven stadiums Qatar built for the World Cup, one will disappear after the tournament. “Designing for disassembly is one of the main principles of sustainable building,” said Karim Elgendy, an associate fellow at the London-based Chatham House think tank who previously worked as a climate consultant for the World Cup. Qatar has faced international criticism for its …

Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play
2 years ago

Biggest FIFA World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Sunday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a FIFA World Cup match in 28 years. The Lusail Stadium north of Doha, which will stage the final on December 18, hosted the most people at the World Cup since 1994 final in the United States, according to FIFA. Saturday's …

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: The human cost of Qatar 2022

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. World Cup CEO Nasser al Khater spoke earlier this …

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

A guide to the eight stadiums hosting games at the 2022 World Cup

LA Times  

One stadium looks like a boat, another like a giant Bedouin tent. There was nothing here before, just desert.” Here’s a look at the eight stadiums that will be hosting games at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Ahmad bin Ali An aerial view of Ahmad Bin Ali stadium in Umm Al Afaei, Qatar. Location: Umm Al Afaei Capacity: 40,000 …

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer

India TV News  

Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 1/9 FIFA World Cup 2023: An insight into the venues for biggest celebration of soccer Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2/9 Lusail Stadium: Established in 2022, the venue has a seating capacity of 80,000 seats. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 2023 3/9 Al Janoub Stadium: Established in 2019, the venue has a seating capacity of …

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha
2 years, 1 month ago

Guides to FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar stadiums in Doha

The Hindu  

Eight stadiums in Doha will host 64 matches at the World Cup and the unique nature of the tournament, which is being held in one location, allows fans to attend more than one game a day, with the venues a maximum of one hour's drive from each other. Matches: Nov. 22: Argentina vs Saudi Arabia Nov. 24: Brazil vs Serbia …

Qatar: No ‘white elephant’ legacy for World Cup stadiums
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar: No ‘white elephant’ legacy for World Cup stadiums

Associated Press  

One of the World Cup stadiums in Qatar is named after the Persian Gulf country’s international dialing code — 974 — and another is called “Education City.” They’re unusual names that hardly sound like they have links to soccer, and after the tournament many no longer will. So it’s questionable it needs so many large venues after the tournament, especially …

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ticket Sales Top 2.45 Million, 500,000 Still Left
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Ticket Sales Top 2.45 Million, 500,000 Still Left

News 18  

World Cup ticket sales have reached 2.45 million, FIFA said Thursday, with more than 500,000 seats still available three months before the tournament starts in Qatar. The top 10 places ranked by ticket sales to their residents include Qatar and neighbouring countries Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. About 2 million tickets were placed on general sale and 1 …

Exploring Qatar’s eight World Cup 2022 stadiums and what fans can expect in November
2 years, 4 months ago

Exploring Qatar’s eight World Cup 2022 stadiums and what fans can expect in November

New York Times  

Abdulaziz Al Ishaq is frustrated. “Whatever you say is not acceptable.” The World Cup is just months away and the Al Janoub Stadium manager is showing a group of reporters around his pride and joy, the air-conditioned venue that will host seven games, including the holders France’s opening game against Australia on November 22. “Qatar has been in the spotlight …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Three million ticket requests for final; 1.4m for England-U.S. match
2 years, 7 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Three million ticket requests for final; 1.4m for England-U.S. match

The Hindu  

FIFA has received three million ticket requests for the World Cup final in Qatar and high demand to attend some of its biggest group-stage games, even as issues linger about the tiny Persian Gulf nation's ability to accommodate fans. The data revealed to The Associated Press by FIFA shows there have been 2.5 million ticket requests to see Argentina play …

Oranje vs. Senegal will be the first World Cup match; Dutch football to get 8% of match tickets
2 years, 8 months ago

Oranje vs. Senegal will be the first World Cup match; Dutch football to get 8% of match tickets

NL Times  

The Dutch national team will kick off the World Cup in Qatar at the end of this year. The team’s group match against Senegal was named the opening match of the tournament, instead of the match between host country Qatar and Ecuador, world football association FIFA announced. The third group match of the Dutch national team is on Tuesday, November …

Qatar 2022: What's at stake as World Cup qualifying resumes
2 years, 10 months ago

Qatar 2022: What's at stake as World Cup qualifying resumes

The Hindu  

The eight stadiums are ready in Qatar and World Cup tickets have been on sale for a week. It means Europe's top leagues having to take a mid-season break even though the continent's national teams aren't playing next until March, when the World Cup playoffs are staged as scheduled. Then attention will turn to the final tournament draw in Doha …

Pictured: The amazing Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium built from hundreds of reused SHIPPING CONTAINERS
2 years, 11 months ago

Pictured: The amazing Qatar World Cup 2022 stadium built from hundreds of reused SHIPPING CONTAINERS

Daily Mail  

The Fifa World Cup takes place in Qatar later this year and one of the contest’s eight stadiums is unlike any venue that’s ever hosted a World Cup game before. It is another example of the powerful legacy our World Cup will leave.’ Conceived by Spanish architecture firm Fenwick Iribarren, Stadium 974's design was initially inspired by Lego bricks The …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar inaugurates Al Bayt Stadium, Stadium 974 stages first match
3 years ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar inaugurates Al Bayt Stadium, Stadium 974 stages first match

The Hindu  

With less than a year to go for the FIFA World Cup 2022, Qatar on Tuesday threw open the doors of the Al Bayt Stadium on the occasion of the Arab Cup opener between the host nation and Bahrain. The alluring stadium, which will play host to the opening Qatar 2022 game as well, pays homage to Middle Eastern hospitality, …

Lusail Stadium, Qatar's crown jewel for home World Cup
3 years ago

Lusail Stadium, Qatar's crown jewel for home World Cup

The Hindu  

It is only fitting that the exquisite Lusail stadium, designed by British studio Foster + Partners, finds a place in Qatar's newly-built "city of the future". The stadium, modelled on the design of a Middle-Eastern vessel, will seat 80,000 spectators and is the largest venue among the eight FIFA World Cup 2022 stadia. "The number of seats being quoted publicly …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Al-Thumama Stadium opens, hosts Emir Cup
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Al-Thumama Stadium opens, hosts Emir Cup

Firstpost  

In addition to Al-Thumama, Qatar has so far inaugurated new-build Ahmad Bin Ali, Al-Janoub and Education City stadiums alongside the refurbished Khalifa ground. Doha: Qatar inaugurated the fifth stadium that will host World Cup games in 2022 with a domestic cup tie on Friday watched by thousands who either recently recovered from coronavirus or received vaccinations. “We also try not …

Qatar opens fifth 2022 World Cup venue
3 years, 2 months ago

Qatar opens fifth 2022 World Cup venue

The Hindu  

Qatar inaugurated on Friday its fifth stadium for the 2022 World Cup, welcoming thousands of spectators who have either recently recovered from coronavirus or have been vaccinated. The launch of the Al Thumama stadium, 12 kilometres south of the capital Doha, comes as the Gulf country seeks to operate arenas at 100 per cent capacity during the World Cup. READ: …

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup stadiums at a glance
4 years ago

Qatar 2022: Football World Cup stadiums at a glance

Al Jazeera  

A quick look at the eight stadiums that will host the Qatar 2022 matches. Al Jazeera looks at the status of all eight stadiums that will host the 2022 World Cup matches: Khalifa International Stadium Capacity: 40,000 Inauguration: May 2017 Location: Doha Khalifa International Stadium was the first tournament-ready venue for Qatar 2022 and will host matches up to and …

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