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Where is FIFA 2022 Being Held?

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Libby Lehner
Where is FIFA 2022 Being Held?

Where is FIFA 2022 being held? The World Cup is the quadrennial international men's football championship. The worldcup22 will take place in Qatar from 21 November to 18 December. Qatar has many world-class stadiums, including the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, and the new Qatar National Sports Center. There are also seven additional stadiums in Qatar, but these are less prominent.


Lusail Iconic Stadium


The Lusail Iconic Stadium in Qatar will be home to the World Cup Final in 2022. The stadium will seat approximately 80,000 people and will embody the ambition and love of Arab culture. Designed after a fanar lantern, it will feature motifs inspired by Islamic and Arab art. Its construction will be a work of art in and of itself. A total of five buildings will be constructed in Lusail, with each one being a different design and feel.


Al Bayt Stadium


FIFA president Gianni Infantino enjoyed a grand opening ceremony at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday. The ceremony included 3D hologram projections and live performances from celebrities, including Lebanese legend Fairuz. Infantino called for a celebration of football. The first match in the tournament was a 1-0 win by Qatar over Malaysia in the 69th minute.

Seven other stadiums in Qatar


The Lusail Stadium, which will host the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is the primary venue for the tournament. Fans will be able to get to the stadium via upgraded roads, Doha Metro, and Lusail Light Rail Transit systems. There will also be a theme park for fans to enjoy. Among the seven other stadiums in Qatar, the Ras Abu Aboud stadium is a pioneering project in sports stadium construction. Its unique structure is based on the ancient Arab bowl-weaving technique.


Lusail Stadium


The main venue for FIFA 2022 will be the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The stadium will host 10 matches during the World Cup, including the final, semi-final, and quarter-final. The stadium will also host six group games and a round-of-16 game. It has a capacity of 80,000 spectators. The stadium's facade is reminiscent of the sails of a traditional Arab dhow boat.


Lusail National Stadium


Located in the brand new city of Lusail, the 80,000-seat stadium is a masterpiece. Despite its newness, it still retains a traditional Arab feel. It has dozens of cranes surrounding it and an enormous car park. Its tunnel is a massive space, where teams and officials gather before national anthems. It also features large changing rooms and private toilet facilities for managers.


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