The 2nd anniversary of the countdown to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: the latest developments in the eight major stadiums!

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will celebrate its second anniversary on November 21. Qatar said that 90% of all infrastructure construction has been completed.

Among the newly constructed stadiums for the Qatar World Cup, three have been officially opened and more than 100 games have been held in total. In addition, three more stadiums have entered the final construction stage, and the remaining two stadiums will also be completed in 2021.

According to past practice, the World Cup should be held between June and July. However, the summer in Qatar is too hot, even if the seven newly built stadiums will be equipped with the most advanced open-air cooling technology, it will still discourage the football team and fans, so the World Cup moved the game time to November 21 to December 18.

Although this time point conflicts with the time of the European football club season, the organizers promise that this game will be super large-scale, with the most advanced training facilities, stadiums, and top fan experience, so it will have a great Attractive.

The Qatar World Cup stadiums are all in or around Doha, not far apart, so fans can go to different stadiums and watch different games within a day.

Of course, if the fans do not want to go out, they can watch 4 group matches for 11 hours at home every day on TV.

It is reported that other infrastructure projects in Qatar are also being stepped up, including the Doha Metro project, and the new roads and the expansion of Hamad International Airport will all be well prepared for the expected visit of more than 50 million tourists in 2022.

FIFA President Infantino said: “2020 is a very challenging year for the whole world, and football is no exception. Despite these difficulties, the results achieved in the past few months can be It can be seen that Qatar’s commitment has not changed. Two years later, an impressive World Cup will be held here."

Hassan Sawadi, Secretary-General of the Qatar World Cup Organizing Committee, said: "We are extremely proud of the efforts we have made in the past 10 years. Both the event itself and our country’s infrastructure projects have been very well promoted. This is a very important World Cup, for Qatar, the Arab region and the whole world. We look forward to welcoming you all in 2022."

Below, let's take a look at the latest pictures of the eight stadiums released by FIFA.

Al-Bayt Stadium

The capacity is 60,000 people. Its design is similar to traditional Arabian tents, equipped with the most advanced retractable roof. The opening ceremony of the World Cup will be held here.

Al-Janoub Stadium

The capacity is 40,000 people. The design is inspired by the sails of traditional Arabian dhows. The innovative cooling system and retractable roof mean that the stadium can be used all year round.

Al Rayyan Stadium

The capacity is 40,000 people. Ruiyang Stadium will showcase Qatar's best culture. The façade is composed of intricate patterns representing Qatar, from its trading history to various wildlife.

Al Thumama Stadium

The capacity is 40,000 people. The design is inspired by the traditional knitted hat worn by men in the Arab region, symbolizing dignity and freedom.

Education City Stadium (Education City Stadium)

The capacity is 40,000 people. This stadium is called the "desert diamond" and looks like a huge cut diamond that will sparkle in the sun. Of the construction materials of the stadium, 25% are recycled and reused.

Khalifa International Stadium

The capacity is 40,000 people. The Khalifa International Stadium is a comprehensive stadium located in Doha, Qatar. It adopts a huge arc structure with part of the stands being covered. Many major international sporting events have been held here, including the 2006 Asian Games, the 2011 Asian Cup football match, and the 2019 Doha World Championships.

Lusail Stadium

The capacity is 80,000 people. The main shape of the stadium is unique and bold, just like a bowl often used in the Middle East. The stadium's appearance is even more golden, highlighting the Arab cultural characteristics of the Gulf region in the Middle East where Tal is located. As the venue for the opening match of the 2022 World Cup, Lussel Stadium is the first World Cup main stadium constructed by a Chinese company as the main contractor.

Ras Abu Aboud Stadium

The capacity is 40,000 people. Ras Abu Abd Stadium will be the first ever movable and reusable World Cup stadium. The stadium is located on a 450,000 square meter seafront and is constructed from containers recovered from nearby ports. This decision in terms of building materials will facilitate rapid construction and allow the structure to be easily dismantled and transported after the competition. Each container module will be transported to the back of a giant oil tanker and can then be inserted into the shell of the stadium. These containers will house seats, toilets, food stalls and shops, and they will look like a Lego set from the ground.

Source of this article: Public Sports Comprehensive

Public editors: Li Shuwen, Yang Chun