World Cup Stadiums In Qatar: The Complete List of Football Stadiums Ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Al Janoub Stadium by Zaha Hadid Architects + AECOM

Zaha Hadid Architects were chosen in 2013 to collaborate with AECOM on the design and construction of Al Janoub Stadium (previously known as Al Wakrah Stadium). The design is inspired by the city’s history of pearl diving, fishing, and traditional dhow boats and is built in Al Wakrah, one of the oldest inhabited areas of Doha’s south, and nestled within a rich cultural site with profound archeological heritage.

The 40,000-seat stadium opened on May 16, 2019, in time for the Amir Cup final. Following the World Cup, the stadium’s capacity will be reduced to 20,000 attendees, with the remaining 20,000 seats donated to football development projects around the world.

Hospitality and recreation facilities, as well as a school, event hall, cycling, horseback riding, and running tracks, are among the new amenities being built alongside the stadium to ensure its long-term use.