The event will have a huge social, cultural, and sporting influence on the locals as well as the countless tourists that are scheduled to come for the FIFA World Cup. At the Lusail Stadium, the world’s largest sporting event will start on November 20 and end on December 18.
Eight locations throughout the nation will host matches. Al Thumama Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan), Education City Stadium, and the Al Janoub Stadium are the other seven locations (Al Wakrah).
Stadium 974 for FIFA World Cup 2022
In terms of design and concept, it is without a doubt a standout venue at this or any other World Cup. The stadium, which can hold 40,000 people, represents two different sides of the nation. The number 974 represents both Qatar’s international dialling code and the precise number of cargo containers utilized in the arena’s construction. Since shipping is essential to the prosperity and development of all the nations in the region, including the hosts, it has been memorialized as Stadium 974.
The arena was also constructed with legacy and sustainability in mind. It has been referred to be the “first entirely demountable competition arena” in FIFA World Cup history. Less building materials were needed during construction because of the transitory nature of the facility and its modular layout. The stadium will be removed after the competition to make room for a waterfront development, according to the tournament website.
Design and Construction
The stadium’s idea was created by Fenwick Iribarren Architects. The stadium is situated on a man-made peninsula and is built on a 450,000 square meter waterfront location. In honor of the area’s industrial past and the country code for Qatar (+974), it features a modular design with 974 recycled shipping containers. Stadium amenities including restrooms and snack stands are housed in a few of the containers. In the history of the FIFA World Cup, it is the first temporary venue. The stadium’s seating and shipping containers will be later removed and donated to other underdeveloped nations.
