Qatar's 8 World Cup stadiums have been fantastic hosts to the FIFA World Cup matches. Every World Cup stadium is unique in its way in terms of its build, capacity, materials used and more.
But have you ever thought about what will happen to them after the World Cup ends?
Around 170,000 seats from the World Cup stadiums in Qatar will be disassembled and provided to developing nations to help develop their sports infrastructure.
The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) is here to tell more details about each stadium- let's go!
Please note that the capacities mentioned below may vary slightly.
Located in Al Wakrah, Al Janoub Stadium takes inspiration from the wind-filled sails of Qatar’s traditional dhow boats as a tribute to the fishing and pearl diving past of the location it's situated in.
The 44,325-capacity stadium will be reduced to 20,000 seats after the World Cup, and the seats will be donated to other sporting projects worldwide. The surrounding park and the area will also be useful for the community for years to come. How amazing is that?!
The design inspiration of this stadium is the interplay of light and shadow that characterises the fanar lantern. Matches at this stadium are being held throughout the tournament, including the opening and final games.
After the World Cup, the 80,000-capacity stadium will be converted into a unique community hub of schools, housing, shops, cafes and health clinics as part of Qatar's commitment to sustainable development.
The design inspiration of this stadium is drawn from the beacon of innovation and sustainability on the shores of the Gulf. Did you know that 974 is the international dialling code for Qatar and the stadium's name also comes from the number of containers used to build it? It is the 'first fully' demountable World Cup stadium.
After the tournament, this stadium will be completely dismantled, and the materials used in the construction will be repurposed. A waterfront development with facilities for the local community will come to life in its place.
This stadium is where the rich history of Islamic architecture blends with modernity. It hosted the World Cup matches until the quarter-final stages.
After the World Cup, the 44,667-capacity stadium will be reduced to 20,000 and converted to host facilities for the Qatar Foundation community and the general public.
This stadium is built like a bedouin tent and takes inspiration from the 'bayt al-sha’ar' of the nomadic people who have previously lived in Qatar’s deserts.
After the World Cup, this 68,895-capacity stadium will be downsized to 32,000 seats and become the home of Al Khor Sports Club.
This stadium honours Qatar’s sporting history as it has hosted many memorable events, matches and more.
After the World Cup, this stadium will be the home stadium of Qatar’s national team - Al Annabi. The capacity of the stadium will remain the same at 45,857.
The external facade of this stadium is inspired by Qatar's environment representing dunes, the desert, flora and fauna.
This 45,032-capacity stadium will be downsized to nearly 20,000 seats after the tournament, and the seats, along with the stadium's upper tier, will be handed over to football development projects abroad.
Al Thumama Stadium is inspired by the 'gahfiya'- the traditional cap worn by men and boys around the Arab world. Have you been to this stadium during the tournament?
The stadium has a capacity of 44,400 seats, which will be reduced after the tournament to 20,000 seats.
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Sources: Hukoomi, MOFA, Qatar 2022, Hayya to Qatar 2022 app
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