What next for Stadium 974, the FIFA World Cup’s first ‘fully-demountable’ arena?
2 years ago

What next for Stadium 974, the FIFA World Cup’s first ‘fully-demountable’ arena?

The Hindu  

Iconic FIFA World Cup stadiums have long lived in the memory of those who played in and attend the tournament, often standing as a beacon in the backdrop of the host city, but Stadium 974, which held seven games in Doha, will soon cease to exist. Expensive World Cup stadiums have often proven to be white elephants for the host country but the temporary arena that is Stadium 974, unveiled in November last year, has done its job and its prefabricated pieces will soon be dismantled. “The precise timeline for the full dismantling and re-purposing of the stadium is being finalised at the moment.” Described as the “first fully-demountable tournament venue” in World Cup history, the arena will also host a fashion show on December 16 - two days before the final - with several music artists set to perform. Stadium 974 is also the only one of eight World Cup arenas in Qatar without air conditioning, which meant all seven games it hosted could only be played after sunset.

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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 …

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  

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How the 2022 FIFA World Cup has changed Doha’s skyline with a luxe modern hotel and dramatic sword-inspired skyscrapers
1 year, 8 months ago

How the 2022 FIFA World Cup has changed Doha’s skyline with a luxe modern hotel and dramatic sword-inspired skyscrapers

The Hindu  

It is remarkable how quickly Qatar has pivoted to the centre of the global modernist architecture scene over the last 12 years. Readied last November, the twin Katara Towers in Doha’s sparkling new Lusail City neighbourhood serve as the architectural translation of Qatar’s national seal of the scimitar swords. Attractions for tourists and residents The iconic Al-Janoub Stadium, designed by …

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 …

Stadium 974 will be fully dismantled after Qatar World Cup
2 years ago

Stadium 974 will be fully dismantled after Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

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 containers used to …

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 …

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 …

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974
2 years ago

Built to disappear: World Cup stadium 974

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. That’s what the games’ organizers have said about Stadium …

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 …

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  

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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 …

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 …

Stadium 974: A temporary football venue providing way for future
2 years, 3 months ago

Stadium 974: A temporary football venue providing way for future

India TV News  

FIFA World Cup 2022: In a landmark achievement, Qatar is all set to host West Asia's first-ever football World Cup in November 2022. Image Source : QATAR 2022 OFFICIAL WEBSITEThe stadium is located on the east coast in Doha. A 31st August report from Qatar News Agency states that the Stadium has received a five-star rating under the Global Sustainability …

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 …

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, …

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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