The FIFA World Cup in Qatar wants to impress with its infrastructure and remain in people’s memory as the best tournament with the best conditions. Huge funds have been invested, the 2022 championship has become the most expensive in history.

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Know:

• The longest distance that will have to be covered from one arena to another is 75 kilometers, and from this point of view it is a unique World Cup.

• Of the eight state-of-the-art arenas, five were built and inaugurated recently.

• According to the estimates of specialized international media, stadiums in Qatar cost a total (construction, reconstruction, etc.) of about 6.5 billion dollars.

• All in all (huge spending over the last decade in terms of infrastructure) we are talking about the most expensive soccer World Cup in history, with a total cost of around $200 billion, according to international media.

• For comparison, the FIFA World Cup in Brazil (2014) cost about 11.5 billion dollars, and the one in Russia (2018) – about 14 billion dollars.

• In 2021, some estimates put 6,500 foreign workers dead on construction sites in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Lusail Stadium

Capacity: 80,000 seats. Its grand opening took place on November 22, 2021, and work began in April 2017. Construction cost: $767 million. Lawn: grass. Public transport: M1 Lusail (red line of the Doha Metro). Where is it located: 20 kilometers north of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at Lusail Stadium

5 from the group stage

Match of eight

The match is in the quarters

Semifinal

The grand finale

Among others, the group stage matches between Brazil and Serbia, Argentina and Mexico and Portugal and Uruguay will be held here.

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Al-Bait Stadium – Al-Khor

Capacity: 60,000 seats. Its grand opening took place on November 30, 2021, and the construction of the arena began in 2015. It looks like a huge Arab tent. Al-Bayt will host the opening match of the 2022 World Cup. Construction cost: $847 million. Surface: grass. Where it is: 35 kilometers north of central Doha.

Matches to be held at Al-Bayt Stadium

5 from the group stage

One of eight

One of the quarters

Semifinal

Here, among others, England-USA, Spain-Germany and Netherlands-Qatar group stage matches will take place.

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Al Janub Stadium – Al Wakrah

Capacity: 40,000 seats. It was inaugurated in May 2019, and construction began in 2014. Its roof is inspired by the sails of traditional boats. Construction cost: $656 million. Surface: grass. Where it is located: 22 kilometers south of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at Al Janoub Stadium

5 from the group stage

Match of eight

Among others, matches such as France vs Australia, Cameroon vs Serbia and Ghana vs Uruguay in the group stage will be held here.

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AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium – Al Rayyan

Capacity: 40,000 seats. It was inaugurated in 2003, but was rebuilt on the occasion of the 2022 World Cup in the period 2016-2020. Public transport: M2 Al Riffa line (green branch of the Doha Metro). The stadium was built on the site of the old arena, 90% of the materials, according to the organizers, were reused. Construction cost: 360 million dollars. Surface: grass. Where it is: 20 kilometers west of central Doha.

The matches will be held at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

5 from the group stage

Match of eight

Among others, matches such as Belgium vs. Canada, Wales vs. England and Croatia vs. Belgium in the group stage will be held here.

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Education city stadium

Capacity: 40,000 seats. It was inaugurated in June 2020, and construction began in 2016. It is called the “Diamond of the Desert” and is located near the educational and scientific center of Qatar. It has advanced thermal cooling technology and was one of the most expensive stadiums for the World Cup. Construction cost: $700 million.

Where is it located: 7 kilometers northwest of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at Education City Stadium

5 from the group stage

Match of eight

The match is in the quarters

Among others, such matches as Poland – Saudi Arabia, Tunisia – France and South Korea – Portugal will be held here.

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AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

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Khalifa International Stadium

Capacity: 40,000 seats. It was inaugurated in 1976, and since then it has been called “the home of football in Qatar”. From 2014 to 2017, it underwent extensive renovations when it reopened. Cost of reconstruction: 374 million dollars. Where is it located: 5 kilometers west of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at the Khalifa International Stadium

5 from the group stage

Match of eight

Match for 3rd place from KM

England vs Iran, Germany vs Japan, Croatia vs Canada and Japan vs Spain in the group stage, among others.

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AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

Gabriel BOUYS / AFP / Profimedia

Al Thumama Stadium

Capacity: 40,000 seats. It was inaugurated in October 2021, and construction began in 2017. The design of the arena is inspired by the hafiya (a traditional headdress worn by Arab men). Construction cost: $324 million. Where it is located: 12 kilometers south of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at Al Thumama Stadium

5 group stage matches

Match of eight

The match is in the quarters

Among others, matches such as Senegal v Netherlands, Spain v Costa Rica and Belgium v ​​Morocco in the group stage will be held here.

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AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

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Stadium 974

Capacity: 40,000 seats. Inaugurated at the end of 2021, and work began in 2018. Covering: lawn. Construction cost: $721 million. This is the first temporary stadium in the history of the World Cup, the arena will be dismantled after the end of the final world tournament. The name comes from its unusual facade: it consisted of 974 shipping containers. He is also known as Ras Abu Aboud. Where is it located: 10 kilometers east of the center of Doha.

Matches to be held at Stadium 974

5 group stage matches

The match is in the quarters

Among others, matches such as Mexico vs. Poland, France vs. Denmark, Brazil vs. Switzerland, Poland vs. Argentina and Serbia vs. Switzerland in the group stage will be held here.

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AA/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

Note: Arena construction cost according to Sky News.