All eight tournament venues have been completed and seven have already hosted high-profile matches.

With under a year to go until Qatar hosts the FIFA World Cup, all eight tournament venues have been completed and stand ready to host exciting matches, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) said in press statement recently.

Six stadiums were used during the FIFA Arab Cup, which was held in November and December, and provided the perfect opportunity to test preparations for 2022.

Khalifa International Stadium
Qatar 2022: Eight matches up to the third-place play-of
The first Qatar 2022 stadium to be inaugurated after an extensive redevelopment, Khalifa International hosted a string of important matches in 2021. In June, it was one of two venues to host the FIFA Arab Cup qualifiers.

Al Janoub Stadium
Qatar 2022: Seven matches up to round of 16 stage
After staging key matches in last year’s AFC Champions League, Al Janoub was back in the spotlight in November and December, 2021, when it hosted six games during the FIFA Arab Cup, including the exciting quarter-final clash between Egypt and Jordan.

Education City Stadium
Qatar 2022: Eight matches up to quarter-finals stage
The venue hosted matches during the FIFA Club World Cup in February, 2021, including the final between Bayern Munich and Mexican side Tigres. This was followed by five matches during the FIFA Arab Cup

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Qatar 2022: Seven matches up to round of 16 stage
Ahmad Bin Ali staged two FIFA tournaments in 2021. In February, the venue hosted FIFA Club World Cup matches, including Bayern Munich’s semi-final victory against Al Ahly.

Al Thumama Stadium
Qatar 2022: Eight matches up to quarter-finals stage
Al Thumama was inaugurated in October when it hosted the Amir Cup final and went on to play an important role during the FIFA Arab Cup by hosting six matches up to the semi-finals stage.

Al Bayt Stadium
Qatar 2022: Nine matches up to semi-finals stage
One of the highlights of the FIFA Arab Cup was the inauguration of Al Bayt Stadium. The spectacular venue was unveiled during a memorable opening ceremony.

Stadium 974
Qatar 2022: Seven matches up to round of 16 stage
Stadium 974 hosted its first matches during the FIFA Arab Cup. Made from shipping containers, it is the first fully demountable tournament venue in FIFA World Cup history.

Lusail Stadium
Qatar 2022: Ten matches, including the final
In 2021, main works were completed at Qatar’s largest tournament stadium a year before the FIFA World Cup. The striking venue will be inaugurated in early 2022 and feature prominently during the World Cup, when it will host matches during every stage of the tournament, including the final on December 18, 2022. ✤