The FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks from 21 Nov to 18 Dec 2022, which is being hosted by Qatar. There are 32 Football teams playing 22nd edition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar.
The number of stadiums is 8 (in 5 host cities) and will be the first World Cup ever to be held in the Arab World. There are sharing all FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar Stadiums & ground locations in detail with seating capacity which have been selected for Qatar World Cup.
This will be the 2nd World Cup held entirely in Asia after the one in South Korea and Japan.
This World Cup will not be hosted in May, June, or July due to the extreme summer heat in Qatar; instead, it will take place in the northern autumn from late November to mid–December.
All stadiums built during the past three years with the exception of Khalifa International Stadium were done so with the 2022 FIFA World Cup in mind. The Global Sustainability Assessment System has given them all a 5-star grade, and they all have cutting-edge climate control systems to regulate temperature.
A magnificent spectacle is promised by the stadium’s size and design. According to the FIFA website, Lusail’s facade and shape are reminiscent of the elaborate decorative motifs found on bowls and other objects from the Arab and Islamic world’s golden age of art and craftsmanship.
2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums & Locations
Due to Qatar’s intense summer heat, this world cup will be held from late November to mid-December, making it the first tournament not to be held in May, June, or July.
Lusail Iconic Stadium (Lusail)
The Host stadium for the final in 2022 and the centerpiece of Lusail City. It is a proposed FIFA world cup stadium that has been built in Lusail, Qatar. The 80,000-capacity stadium construction contract was awarded in 2017 and it will be expected to open end of 2022.
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 80,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)
The stadium was selected for the Opening match venue. The stadium’s construction contract was awarded to Salini and Cimolai in 2015. The 60,000-capacity stadium will be expected to open end of 2019.
| Name | Al Bayt Stadium |
| Broke ground | 2015 |
| Capacity | 60,000 |
| Location | Al Khor, Qatar |
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium (Doha)
Ras Abu Aboud Stadium was built in 2016 and is a spectacular host to 2022 FIFA World Cup matches. It will be the first FIFA World Cup venue and one of the most innovative World Cup stadiums. Its capacity is set at 40,000 (net), and construction is under work. It is the nearby port and Doha’s maritime history.
| Name | Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar |
| Broke ground | 2018 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar |
Al Thumama Stadium (Doha)
One of the beautiful white color stadium inspiration by the traditional taqiyah hat and the stadium has a capacity of 40,000 seats.
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
Education City Stadium (Al Rayyan)
It is surrounded by some of Qatar’s leading universities. It is selected for the hosting matches through to the quarter-finals.
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
Located in one of Qatar’s most traditional cities Home to the hugely popular Al Rayyan Sports Club
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
Khalifa International Stadium (Al Wakrah)
It is the home ground of football for Qatar. It was built in around1976 and upgraded with new features and is ready for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
Al Janoub Stadium (Al Wakrah)
It is located in the southern city of Al Wakrah and is One of Qatar’s oldest continuously inhabited areas.
| Name | Lusail Iconic Stadium or Lusail National Stadium |
| Broke ground | 11 April 2017 |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Location | Lusail, Qatar |
