The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will be played from 20 November to 18 December in Qatar. It will be the 22nd edition of the competition, and the first played in the Arab world. The draw for the World Cup group phase took place in Doha, Qatar, on April 1 2022 to set the stage for the tournament.
Boraq Hamim art news website , the 22nd football world cup in the world is the 2022 football world cup in Qatar. This World Cup is scheduled to be held from 20 November to 18 December , 2022, hosted by Qatar in the best stadiums of this country. This is the first time that an Arab country from the Middle East is hosting the World Cup. Also, after the 2002 World Cup, that is, after twenty years, this is the second time that the World Cup will be held in Asia. This will be the last round of the tournament in which 32 teams will participate. 48 teams are planned for the 2026 World Cup and after that.
Now, FIFA voted to host Qatar for the 22nd World Cup in a situation where countries such as America, Japan, Australia and South Korea had also announced their readiness to host. The most serious competitor for Qatar was Australia. Until the last minute, it was thought that the host would reach Australia; But Qatar, with its great power and influence, was able to win the hosting. It is estimated that Qatar spent about 17 billion and 200 million dollars to get this title!
Also, the 2022 World Cup is the first World Cup to be held in the fall. The reason is the excessive heat of the host country. The government of this country has pledged to use the best facilities to moderate the hot weather in Qatar and make the atmosphere suitable for games. Qatar’s commitment is to reduce the temperature from 43°C to 19°C. Qatar has also opened a city called “Lucille” in order for the games to be held in the best possible conditions; Because the opening and closing ceremonies are supposed to be held in a dreamy and luxurious atmosphere.
The five cities of Doha, Al-Khor, Al-Ryan, Lusail and Al-Wakrah are the cities that are considered for games and accommodation for travelers.
Doha city
The city of Doha in Qatar is considered one of the most popular and attractive tourist destinations in the world. Every year, many people choose Doha for recreation and tourism. This year, due to the holding of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, traveling to Doha has gained many fans. If you are also looking for (Qatar World Cup tours) to travel to this attractive city and country, stay with us to learn more about this city.
Doha is the capital of this country. Doha is located in the east of Qatar, south of Al-Khor and north of Al-Wakrah. Doha is the economic and political center of Qatar and today it is the fastest growing city. If you are also interested in visiting this beautiful city, book a Doha Qatar tour from Safarmarket.
Until today, Doha has hosted various sports and political events. The Asian Games in 2006, the first ministerial meeting of the Doha Development Round in the World Trade Organization, the Pan Arab Games in 2011 and the Asian Cup in 2011 have all been held in Qatar.
Doha will host two Group A games, one Group B game, two Group C games, one Group D game, one Group E game, two Group F games, two Group G games and one Group H game. These games will be held in Al-Thumamah Stadium and 974 Stadium.
Al Thumama Stadium is located 12 kilometers south of Doha. The design of this stadium shows Arab culture with its facade and is inspired by Gahfieh patterns. This stadium uses recycled water to irrigate the green areas and thus saves 40% on fresh water consumption compared to a regular stadium. Native trees are used to cover 84% of the landscape in this stadium. Al-Thumamah was opened in the 49th round of the Amir Cup final on October 22, 2021.
Ras Abu Abboud Stadium, also known as 974 Stadium, is the first modular stadium built from 974 containers. It is interesting to know that this stadium is supposed to be completely destroyed after the end of the Qatar World Cup and its used parts and containers will be used for another industrial purpose.
Ras Abu Abboud Stadium or Qatar 974 Stadium is one of the 8 stadiums that will host the 2022 World Cup. This stadium is built with cargo containers and conforms to international standards. Ras Abu Abd was built in the city of Doha next to the beautiful beaches of Qatar and has a beautiful view that delights every viewer. The beach next to this stadium was the first oil and gas exploration site in Qatar.
The construction of Ras Abu Abboud Stadium started in 2018. As we said earlier, this stadium is located next to the beautiful beaches of Qatar and in front of the tall towers of Doha. This area, which was far from urban development, was revived by the authorities in the 2030 plan. Therefore, the construction of one of the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup was the first step to revive this area. The officials of this project used cargo containers for the temporary design of this stadium. According to some people, the construction of a stadium with containers does not meet global standards, but this action happened in Qatar. After various designs, Ras Abu Abboud Stadium was finally opened on November 30, 2021, and 7 World Cup matches are scheduled to be held in this stadium.
As we have said above, Ras Abu Abboud Stadium was built using cargo canisters and depicts the rich history of that region. It is interesting to know that this stadium shows Qatar’s international trade and shipping with its extraordinary creativity. This stadium is also called 974, because the number 974 is the international code of the country of Qatar and the number of containers used to build it. This stadium has a capacity of 40,000 spectators and with its beautiful view of the beach, it will delight everyone.
Ras Abu Abboud Stadium has an area of about 450,000 square meters and is built on an artificial promontory. The design of this stadium was made using 974 recycled cargo containers and some of these containers have a special and blooming architecture. Ras Abu Abboud Stadium is one of the eight stadiums of the World Cup and many practical changes have been applied to it for the matches. It is interesting to know that this stadium received a four-star rating from the global sustainability evaluation system.
Al Khor city
Al Khor city of Qatar is another host city of the World Cup, where El Beit Stadium is located. Al Khor is located in the northern region of Qatar and is the provincial center with the same name. This city is one of the most important and largest cities in the country of Qatar and it is also of special importance for Qatar from an economic point of view. As mentioned, this city is one of the selected cities to host the competitions of this World Cup. Therefore, in the continuation of the introduction of this city, we want to examine it more closely.
Two group A games, one group B game, two group E games and one group F game will be held at Al-Bait Stadium in Al-Khor city.
One of the most important stadiums in Qatar for the World Cup, which will also host the opening game, is El Beit Stadium. Al-Bait is the second largest stadium in Qatar in the 2022 World Cup, where a total of 9 World Cup matches will be held. The design of this stadium is inspired by the history of Arab and Bedouin culture; This facade is visible on the roof of Elbit Stadium. A luxury hotel has also been built inside the stadium, the balconies of which rooms overlook the football field! For transportation in this city, you can use taxi, bus, metro and car rental, just like Doha.
Al Khor also has many tourist attractions. Al-Takireh coastal forest, Al-Khor Park, Banafaz Island and Al-Farkiyeh beach are among the attractions of this city.
Elbit Stadium is located in Al Khor city. This place was completely deserted before the stadium was built, and this helped to build a restaurant, hospital, small shops and a lake next to the stadium. A horse riding track, a cycling track and many sidewalks have been built near this stadium. The location of this stadium is such that there is a way to Al Khor city from all sides and you can go to this stadium from any way you want.
The design of this stadium is in the native style of Qatar. The reason why this stadium is local is the use of Qatari designers and the strange roof of this stadium. The roof of this stadium is made of the fabric of Qatari tents. This fabric with white and black color gives a special charm to this stadium. The roof of this stadium opens and closes in 20 minutes.
El-Rayyan City Stadium
The city of Al Rayyan, located in the country of Qatar, is a densely populated and touristic city located on the east coast of the Qatar peninsula near Doha. This spectacular city covers a large part of Al-Rayyan municipality and with a population of about 600 thousand people, it has the title of the most populated central part of Qatar. The presence of numerous natural and artificial tourist attractions such as: Khalifa International Stadium, Spire Scenic Park and Villagio Qatar Shopping Center and convenient amenities and many luxury and exceptional accommodations built to host the 2022 World Cup in Qatar have all made this place a destination. It will be desirable and wonderful for tourists.
In the 2022 World Cup, two games of Group A, four games of Group B, one game of Group C, two games of Group D, three games of Group E, three games of Group F and three games of Group H will be held in Al Rayyan city. Ahmed Ibn Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, and Shahr Utafaz Stadium are all located in Al-Rayyan, and games located in Al-Rayyan are held in these three stadiums.
Ahmed Bin Ali is a stadium that will host the World Cup games in Al Rayyan, Qatar. This stadium, which is known as the main stadium of Al Rayyan Sports Club in the Qatar Star League, was also built in 2003, but it was renovated to meet the standards required for the World Cup. This stadium has been noticed because of its wavy appearance. The capacity of Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium will be reduced to 20 seats after the end of the World Cup.
Khalifa International Stadium is the most famous and the first stadium in Qatar, which was built in 1976 and rebuilt in 2017 to host the World Cup. Of course, before this important event, this stadium was one of the stadiums that hosted the Qatar World Cup 2022. It should also be noted that on November 30, Iran’s first match in the Qatar World Cup against England will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium.
Lusiale City Stadium
Lusail City, Qatar, is one of the newly established cities in this country. Part of the 2022 Qatar World Cup is going to be held in Lusail. The construction project of this city was established in 2005, but due to the determination of the time of the World Cup, its construction speeded up in recent years. In this section, we will learn more about the beautiful city of Lucille.
The city of Lusail, Qatar, was first a small village located about 15 kilometers north of Doha, where the head of the Al Thani tribe lived. The well-known and famous point of this city is a high rocky hill which in the past was used by sailors to find land and this village.
The age of this village cannot be accurately estimated, but the construction date of some of its buildings goes back to 1901. As mentioned, in 2005, the city of Lusail Qatar started its construction activities. This city has facilities such as luxury stores, golf courses, residential areas, marinas, island resorts, man-made artificial islands, recreational facilities, etc. The city of Lusail Qatar has 19 districts and is supposed to accommodate 250 thousand people.
Lucille will host three Group C games, two Group G games and one Group H game. These games will be held at Lucille National Stadium.
The largest and most important stadium in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup is Lucille National Stadium. The stadium that will host the final of the 22nd edition of the World Cup. The capacity of Lucille Stadium is now 80,000 people, and after the end of the Qatar World Cup, it will be reduced to 40 people, and in return, various facilities such as stores, cafes, medical clinics, and educational and training equipment will be added from the empty space created.
Inspired by the traditions of the region, Lucille Stadium was designed and executed by Foster & Partners architectural team. Inspired by the interaction of light and shadow, this team designed special complex motifs for the facade of the building, which are similar to the ancient art patterns of the Arab world and Islamic art. Similar motifs can be seen in bowls, dishes and works of art in Arab-speaking countries. The exterior of the stadium is designed and built like the old Arab tradition of making bowls, which brings to mind the old traditions of the local people.
Al Wakrah Stadium
Al Wakrah city is the center of Al Wakrah municipality in Qatar. Al Wakrah is limited to the coast of the Persian Gulf from the east, and the capital of Qatar, Doha, is located in the north of this city. Before this, Al Wukra was a small fishing and pearl fishing village. Over the years, it has grown into a small town with a population of over 80,000 people and is currently the second largest city in Qatar.
The city of Al Wakrah will host three group D games and one group H game. These games will be held at Al-Janoob Stadium.
Al-Janoob Stadium, which was known as Al-Wakrah Stadium, was the second stadium to be prepared for Qatar World Cup after the renovation of Khalifa International Stadium. The stadium, which was built using neo-futurism and post-modern architectural elements, and its exterior is also inspired by traditional boats (longges) that Arabs used to catch pearls in the past. It is interesting to know that apart from holding football matches in Qatar’s Al-Janoob Stadium, there are other facilities in this complex, such as restaurants, shops, wedding halls, educational institutes, cycling and horse riding tracks!
As mentioned earlier, Zaha Hadid is the architect and designer of Al-Janoob Stadium in Qatar, and his team of architects has implemented this building inspired by the culture of the region and the wishes of the employers in such a way as to show the tradition of shipbuilding in the region. Because this stadium is located in the coastal city of Al-Wakrah, which is an important area for shipbuilding and marine industries. For this reason, the designers of this project have tried to design the building by combining cultural roots and minimal and abstract design, considering the weather conditions of the region and the needs of athletes and the requirements of an equipped stadium. In fact, the designers have implemented the work using post-modernist design and neo-futuristic design.
The outward slope and the conical shape of the building make the exterior reminiscent of the sails of wooden masted ships. These small ships are usually known by names such as dav or jet, which can be seen in the arches on the roof of the stadium.
Another eye-catching design in Al-Janoob Stadium is the glass ceiling and walls, which are reminiscent of Arabic calligraphy and motifs with their special folds. Also, the designers have used bronze covers to represent and pay tribute to Islamic art in different parts of the stadium.
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