In this video we're going to be showing you all 8 stadiums that will be hosting the FIFA World
Cup 2022 in Qatar. Now we've actually been living here for nearly two years now. So it really has
been exciting to see some of the transformation that the country has gone through in preparation
for the World Cup. Now if you don't know Qatar is quite a small country which means
that it's been able to build quite an advanced transport system. It is actually going to make
this the best connected international football competition ever. So let's get started. We're
currently at the southern city of Al-Wakrah which is home to the futuristic stadium of Al-Janoub.
Now this amazing stadium opened in May of 2019 by hosting the Amir Cup final. And at a 40 000
seat capacity, it was a full house. So after FIFA 2022 the stadium capacity is actually going to be
reduced from 40 000 seats to 20 000 seats. The other 20 000 are actually going to be donated to
various football projects around the world. Which is a really really cool idea. And the
actual stadium will remain as an entertainment and sporting hub, which is really lovely because it
has lots of beautiful parkland, gardens, lots of gym equipment, playgrounds, walking paths,
biking paths, so it will really continue to bring the community of Al Wakrah together.
As for the FIFA 2022 world cup this particular stadium is going to be hosting a total of seven
matches. There will be six group matches and one round of 16. If you're curious about the design,
Al Wakrah is known as a historical center for pearl diving and fishing. And so the inspiration
for the shape of the stadium came from the dhow boats that were used for those activities.
So we are now at the one and only Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. Okay we're not actually there because the
stadium itself hasn't actually been finished being built and you can't actually get close to take any
up close footage. So this is going to have to do. So this particular stadium is projected to
open in May this year as I understand it at the moment and it is a very special stadium. What's
really unique about this stadium is that it's being built from colourful building containers.
It also has removable seats and modular building blocks. This sustainable stadium
is only located 10 kilometers from Hamad International Airport and two kilometers from
The Corniche. So it is quite central. The capacity will be of 40 000 seats and it will be hosting
seven matches in total for the World Cup. That's six group matches and one round of 16. So last
but not least the most remarkable thing about this stadium is this level of sustainability.
Believe it or not, when the World Cup is finished the whole thing is going to be dismantled and
repurposed which I think it's really really cool. So if you are coming down to Doha to watch one of
the events at Ras Abu Aboud Stadium it will probably be the last event being held there.
We're now located 12 kilometers away from Doha at the symbolic Al Thamama Stadium.
As you can see Al Thamama Stadium still being built but it is due to open in May this year.
As for the FIFA World Cup 2022 it will be welcoming 40 000 fans and it will be hosting
a total of eight matches. That includes six group matches, one round of 16 and one quarter final.
The design of Al Thamama Stadium is breathtaking. It actually represents the ghafia which is the
woven cap worn by boys and men through the middle east through the centuries.
As you can see this magnificent building truly blends Arab heritage with modern design. After
the World Cup the capacity of the stadium is going to be reduced by 20 000 seats. It will continue to
be used for football events and other sporting matches. As is the case for many of the other
stadiums, the remaining seats are actually going to be donated to various projects around the world
and in its exciting future it looks forward to welcoming a world-renowned clinic to be built on
site and also the upper stands of the stadium are going to be replaced by a boutique hotel.
And now we bring you to the home of football in Qatar. Khalifa International Stadium.
Khalifa International Stadium has been welcoming fans since 1976 and it has gone through a huge
transformation for the FIFA World Cup 2022. As you can see it's one of Qatar's most iconic stadiums.
Khalifa International Stadium has always been recognized by his dual archers
and it has since added a white canopy a stretching right below them. It has also
had a facelift upgrading its whole facade and it has also added a new tier with 12 000 seats
bringing the whole capacity to 40 000. So being at the center of all venues for the 2022 World Cup,
this particular stadium will be hosting a total of eight matches. Those matches include six
group matches, one round of 16 and a match for third place. And of course while you're here,
don't forget to check out the beautifully developed Aspire Zone, also known as sport city.
It includes the Torch Hotel, the Hamad Aquatic Center, the futuristic Aspire Dome, Aspire Park,
Villagio Mall and the 321 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum which is set to open later this year.
And we're now at the ultra modern Education City Stadium which was built in June 2020
in a city known for its innovation, cutting-edge research, and academics.
Located only seven kilometers away from Doha, here visitors will come to find state-of-the-art
facilities. The design of this stadium is outstanding with a capacity of 40 000 seats
and with sustainability at heart. Visitors will be able to arrive here by bike riding, tram or train.
As you can see the exterior features diamond-like patterns which appear to change colour as the day
goes by. It is equally dazzling at night time as the facade puts on a colourful light show.
As for the FIFA World Cup 2022, this venue is going to be hosting a total of 8 matches.
Those include 6 group matches, 1 round of 16 and 1 quarter final. And after
the World Cup is finished the capacity will be reduced by 20 000 seats and the
remaining seats are going to be donated to various football projects around the world.
And now we bring you to one of Qatar's most traditional cities. Al Rayyan. Here you're going
to find the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium which was built in December 2020 and has a capacity of
40 000 seats. For the FIFA World Cup 2022 it will be hosting a total of seven matches. That's six
group matches and one round of 16. The stadium has a prominent glowing facade which is particularly
striking at night time. And around the stadium you will find sand dune-shaped facilities which bring
a reminder of the landscape to the vicinity. One of the most outstanding things about this stadium
it's actually its level of sustainability. The stadium was actually built on the site
of a venue that shared its name. The actual home of the previous local popular team Al Rayyan FC.
What's really interesting is that up to about 80 percent of the materials from the
previously deconstructed venue were either reused or recycled. Last but not least, the stadium is very
well connected. Directly opposite you're going to find Mall of Qatar as well as the metro station.
We're now located 35 kilometers away from Doha at the northern city of Al Khor. This is home to the
Al Bayt Stadium which is right behind me and this is also where the first match of the FIFA World
Cup will kick off. The stadium takes its name from the word bayt al sha'ar. Which historically
are the tents that the nomadic peoples in the region used. So appropriately it's been
designed as a giant tent structure covering an ultra modern stadium. Al Bayt Stadium is the
second largest stadium with a capacity of 60 000 seats. It will be hosting a total of nine matches.
Those include six group matches one round of 16 one quarter final and a semi-final match.
At the end of the event the upper tier which is nearly half of its capacity
is going to be removed and donated to various football projects around the world.
Now while you're here, don't forget to of course check the Al Bayt Park
which is part of its surroundings. It has so many beautiful spots to stop at including the lagoon
many bike paths and walking paths, the floating trees and a huge variety of trees to look at.
As for our last stadium we couldn't bring you to any other than the one that will be hosting the
final match in the World Cup, Lusail Stadium. Now Lusail Stadium hasn't actually opened yet.
It is due to be completed in December this year with a massive capacity of 80 000 seats. Now being
the largest stadium it will be hosting the opening ceremony as well as the most number of matches.
That includes the six group matches, one round of 16 one quarter final, one semi-final and of course
the final match. Now, personally, I cannot wait to see the finished product as to me this is going to
be the most superb stadium yet. This golden venue is inspired by the interplay of shadow and light
seen in a fanar, or arab lantern, combined with an intricately designed bowl or vessel. Essentially,
a celebration of Arab heritage and craftsmanship that has taken place in this region for centuries.
I really think that this venue is going to make the perfect centerpiece to the
newly built city of Lusail. And once the FIFA World Cup 2022 is finished,
the stadium is going to be transformed into a community hub. It's going to be including shops,
health facilities, sports facilities, schools and a lot more. As for the actual seats themselves
they're going to be donated to various football projects around the world.
So we did it. That was all eight stadiums that will be hosting matches to the FIFA World Cup
2022. Now what I want to know next is which one you actually found the most impressive?
Also, are you coming down to Qatar in 2022? Let us know in the comments below.
Now something that we haven't actually shown you is the interior of the stadiums. We have been to
a couple of them and we have to say that they're quite quite amazing. So Qatar 2022 if you are
watching we would love to make a video happen of all the interiors so please get in touch with us.
You can find more information and animations of the stadiums on the Qatar 2022 website
so we'll link that in the description below. So thanks for watching we'll see you on the next one.