FIFA 2022 World Cup: Qatar Stadium Guide – All Venues & Host Cities
By Football Tripper
Last Updated: July 20, 2021
The 2022 FIFA World cup is set to be hosted by Qatar which makes it the first World Cup held in an Arab Country and first in a Muslim country.
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Qatar Stadium Guide
Tournament Facts
| Tournament Overview | |
|---|---|
| Host Countries: | Qatar |
| Tournament Date: | 21st November - 18th December 2022 |
| Tournament Slogan: | "Expect Amazing" |
| Number of Teams: | 32 from 5/6 Confederations |
| Number of Venues: | 8 (in 5 host cities) |
| Match Ball: | TBC | Tournament Results | Tournament Statistics |
| Total Matches: | 64 Games |
| Tournament Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_FIFA_World_Cup |
| Tournament Website: | https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/qatar2022 |
History
The final draw for and drawing up of the schedule will take place in April 2022 and until then is subject to change. Especially as the majority of stadiums are under construction.
Host Cities and Venues
| City | Stadium | Country | Capacity | Opened |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusail | Lusail Stadium | Qatar | 80,000 | 2021 |
| Al Khor | Al Bayt Stadium | Qatar | 60,000 | 2020 |
| Doha | Ras Abu Aboud Stadium | Qatar | 40,000 | 2022 |
| Al Thumama | Al Thumama Stadium | Qatar | 40,000 | 2021 (Expected) |
| Al Rayyan | Education City Stadium | Qatar | 45,350 | 2020 |
| Al Rayann | Ahmed bin Ali Stadium | Qatar | 40,740 | 2003 |
| Doha | Khalifa International Stadium | Qatar | 40,000 | 1976 |
| Al Wakrah | Al Janoub Stadium | Qatar | 40,000 | 2019 |
Qatar Stadium Map
Qatar Venues
Group Stages
Groups A, B, E, F
- Al Bayt Stadium,
- Khalifa International Stadium,
- Al Thumama Stadium,
- Al Rayyan Stadium
Groups C, D, G, H
- Lusail Iconic Stadium
- Ras Abu Aboud Stadium
- Education City Stadium
- Al Janoub Stadium
Knockout Stages
Semi-Finals & Final
- Al Bayt Stadium – Semi Final
- Lusail Iconic Stadium – Semi-Final
- Al Bayt Stadium – Semi Final
Third Place Play-Off
- Khalifa International Stadium (Third Place Play-off
The Final
The final will be held in December 2022 to coincide with Qatar National Day
- Lusail Iconic Stadium – The Final