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Qatar's plans for the 2022 FIFA World Cup include 12 eco-friendly,
carbon-neutral stadiums.
All of the stadiums will harness the power of the suns rays to provide a cool
environment for players and fans by converting solar energy into electricity
that will then be used to cool both fans and players. When games are not taking
place, the solar installations at the stadiums will export energy onto the power
grid. During matches, the stadiums will draw energy from the grid. This is the
basis for the stadiums’ carbon-neutrality.
The upper tier of 9 of the stadiums will be removed after the tournament.
One, Doha Port Stadium, will be completely modular, and will be deconstructed
following the FIFA World Cup™. During the event, if we win the right to host,
the capacity of most stadiums will be between 40,000 and 50,000 fans, with one
much larger stadium for hosting the opening and final matches, amongst others.
When the tournament ends, the lower tiers of the stadiums will remain in Qatar .
Able to accommodate between 20,000 and 25,000 fans, the smaller stadiums will be
suitable for football and other sports.
The upper tiers will be sent to developing nations, which often lack
sufficient football infrastructure. We see sending the stadiums to developing
nations as an integral part of our bid, as doing so will allow for the further
development of football on the global stage. Along with the stadiums, we plan to
make the cooling technologies we have developed available to other countries in
hot climates, so that they too can host major sporting events.
Lusail Iconic Stadium
The new Lusail Iconic Stadium, with a capacity of 86,250, will host the opening
and final matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ if Qatar is granted hosting
rights. Located in Lusail City , the stadium takes its inspiration from the sail
of a traditional dhow boat and is surrounded by water. After the FIFA World
Cup™, the stadium will be used to host other spectacular sporting and cultural
events.
Doha Port Stadium
The new Doha Port Stadium will be a completely modular stadium with 44,950
seats. The stadium, which will sit on an artificial peninsula in the Gulf, is
designed to evoke its marine setting. Water from the Gulf will run over its
outer facade, aiding in the cooling process and adding to its visual allure.
Fans will have the option of arriving on a water taxi or ferry. After the FIFA
World Cup™, the whole stadium will be disassembled and the seats sent to
developing countries to further their football development.
Sports City Stadium
Drawing inspiration from traditional Arab tents, Sports City Stadium will have
47,560 seats. A retractable roof, partly retractable pitch and retractable
stands will make the stadium Qatar 's premiere multi-use facility in the decades
following the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The stadiums innovative features will make
it an ideal venue for football matches, but also concerts, theatre performances
and non-football related athletic events.
Education City Stadium
Education City Stadium takes the form of a jagged diamond, glittering by day and
glowing by night. The 45,350-seat stadium will be located in the midst of
several university campuses at Education City , easily accessible for fans both
in Qatar and in neighbouring Bahrain , which will be only 51 minutes away from
the stadium by high-speed rail. Following the FIFA World Cup™, the stadium will
retain 25,000 seats for use by university athletic teams.
Umm Slal Stadium
Umm Slal Stadium, located in the vicinity of one of Qatar 's most historically
important forts, will have 45,120 seats. The design is a modern interpretation
of traditional Arab forts, like the one in nearby Umm Slal Mohammed. After the
FIFA World Cup™, seating capacity will be reduced to 25,500. The stadium will be
used by Umm Slal F.C.
Qatar University Stadium
Replacing an existing track and field stadium on Qatar University 's campus,
Qatar University Stadium will have 43,520 seats. The stadiums gold facade blends
traditional Arabic geometric patterns with free-form open surfaces, conjuring
both past and future. The stadium will be used by student athletes following the
FIFA World Cup™, with a seating capacity of 23,500.
Al-Gharafa Stadium
The existing 21,175 capacity Al-Gharafa stadium will be expanded to 44,740 seats
using modular elements forming an upper tier. The facade will be made up of
ribbons representing the nations that qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and
will symbolize football and the mutual friendship, tolerance and respect that
the tournament represents. The stadium will be downscaled to its existing
capacity after the tournament ends.
Al-Khor Stadium
Al-Khor is a brand new 45,330-capacity stadium with a stunning seashell motif
and a flexible roof. The permanent lower tier seats 25,500 and the modular upper
tier seats 19,830. The stadium offers spectators a stunning view of the Arabian
Gulf from their seats and will be located in a sports and recreation zone.
Al-Rayyan Stadium
The existing Al-Rayyan Stadium with a seating capacity of 21,282 will be
expanded to 44,740 seats using modular elements to form an upper tier. The
stadium is designed with a special "media membrane" facade that acts as a screen
for projecting news, updates and current matches. The stadium will be downsized
to its current capacity after the tournament.
Al-Wakrah Stadium
Al-Wakrah is one of Qatar 's oldest cities, with a long history of commercial
fishing and pearl diving. Al-Wakrah stadium, with a capacity of 45,120, takes
its cues from the sea that has played such an important role in the city's
history. After the FIFA World Cup™, the stadium's capacity will be reduced to
25,500 seats.
Al-Shamal Stadium
Al-Shamal stadium will have a capacity of 45,120, with a permanent lower tier of
25,500 seats and a modular upper tier of 19,620 seats. The stadiums shape is
derived from the "dhow" fishing boat used in the Gulf. Spectators are expected
to arrive from the Doha Expressway, water taxis, the Bahrain-Qatar Friendship
Bridge and the new metrorail.
Khalifa International Stadium
Redesigned for Qatar 's successful hosting of the 2006 Asian Games, Khalifa
International Stadium's current capacity of 50,000 will be expanded to 68,030
for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium, which includes sweeping arcs and
partially covered stands, is the centerpiece of Aspire Zone, a sports complex
that includes the Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence, ASPETAR Sports Medicine
Hospital and many other sporting venues.
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