Qatar World Cup 2022 Stadiums
As a follow up to yesterdays announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup, SoccerBible takes an early look at the stadiums the country has planned for the tournament. With questions already being raised about playing football in such hot temperatures, there will be a strong focus on the playing conditions. From what we can see already, it looks like Qatar have some seriously impressive stadiums lined up!
There's no harm in getting excited already...even if there is two World Cups before Qatar 2022!
Doha Port Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 44,950
El-Gharafa Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 44,740
Al-Khor Stadium in Al-Khor. To be built. Expected capacity 45,330
Umm Slal Stadium in Umm Slal. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120
Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan. To be built. Expected capacity 45,350
Qatar University Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 43,520
Sports City Stadium in Doha. To be built. Expected capacity 47,560
Al-Wakrah Stadium in Al-Wakrah. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120
Al-Shamal Stadium in Al-Shamal. To be built. Expected capacity 45,120
Lusail iconic Stadium in Al-Daayen. To be built. expected capacity 86,250
Al-Rayyan Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Major renovation. Expected capacity 44,740
There's no denying the stadiums look special, even if some look like they're from a sci-fi movie! Qatar claim that the stadiums will be equipped with state of the art technology to help keep players and fans cool when the heat can rise to 50 degrees Celsius!