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

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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 40,000. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 4/9 Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium: Established in 2020, the venue has a seating capacity of 40,000. Image Source : GETTY IMAGES 7/9 Education City Stadium: Established in 2020, the venue has a seating capacity of 40,000.

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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 …

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 …

FIFA WC 2030: Stadiums of Barcelona, Real Madrid among 11 proposed venues to host World Cup
5 months ago

FIFA WC 2030: Stadiums of Barcelona, Real Madrid among 11 proposed venues to host World Cup

The Hindu  

Spain’s football federation has proposed 11 stadiums as candidates to host matches during the 2030 World Cup, including the home arenas of La Liga clubs Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Spain, which will co-host the tournament with Portugal and Morocco as well as centenary hosts Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, will also have 45 additional grounds as team bases, the …

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums
6 months ago

Copa America 2024 venue guide: All you need to know about the stadiums

The Hindu  

This edition of the Copa America will commence on June 21, with the defending champion Argentina taking on Canada in a Group A clash at the Mercedez Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Matches: Argentina vs Canada - June 20 United States vs Panama - June 27 Hard Rock Stadium - Miami Gardens, Florida Located on the East Coast, it will host …

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New York City to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Live Mint  

The FIFA World Cup 202 will be held at MetLife Stadium in New York, the organizers announced on Saturday, adding that the bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said, “The most inclusive and impactful FIFA World Cup ever is no longer a dream but a reality that will …

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums
11 months, 2 weeks ago

A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums

Al Jazeera  

A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar. Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2023 for the third time, and the continental tournament will be spread across nine stadiums in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation. Lusail Stadium Capacity: 88,000 Inauguration: September 2022 Location: Lusail City Lusail Stadium is …

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 …

2023 ODI World Cup venues: Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium — capacity, entry points, pitch info and all you need to know
1 year, 2 months ago

2023 ODI World Cup venues: Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium — capacity, entry points, pitch info and all you need to know

The Hindu  

Matches October 7 ; October 11 ; October 15 ; October 25 ; November 6 One of the five permanent centres and an iconic venue that saw Sunil Gavaskar hit his 29th Test century in 1983 to equal Don Bradman’s record and Anil Kumble’s stunning 10/74 to send Pakistan reeling in 1999, the Ferozeshah Kotla, now renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Biggest World Cup crowd in 28 years sees Messi play

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi played in front of 88,966 spectators on Saturday when Argentina beat Mexico 2-0, the largest attendance at a World Cup match in 28 years. The Lusail Stadium north of Doha, which will stage the final on Dec. 18, hosted the most …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Qatar World Cup 2022 explained in maps and charts
2 years, 6 months ago

Qatar World Cup 2022 explained in maps and charts

Al Jazeera  

Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches. The World Cup 2022 will take place in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. A total of 32 teams, including hosts Qatar, have qualified for the tournament, which will be the first time football’s biggest event takes place in the Middle East. The opening match …

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 …

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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