Stadium 974 by Fenwick Iribarren Architects
Stadium 974, formerly known as Ras Abou Aboud, is one of the most innovative stadium designs of the eight structures. It is inspired by Qatar’s international trade and seafaring.
The number “974” is also significant for the project because it is both Qatar’s international dialing code and the number of shipping containers used in its construction. The structure is situated on the beach, overlooking Doha’s West Bay skyline.
Because it is mainly made of shipping containers, the 40,000-person stadium will be completely demounted after the World Cup and used as a waterfront development for the local community. The stadium was inaugurated digitally on November 20, 2021.