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Al Bayt Stadium
Enjoy the warmest of Arab welcomes
Host of the Opening Match of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Lusail Stadium
Alive with heritage, an icon for the future
First Match
Argentina v Saudi Arabia: 22 November (1 PM)
The sleek and bold design of this arena will leave football fans stunned
Lusail Stadium will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Final – an event that will secure its place in football and architectural history. Immense yet exquisite, the scale and splendour of this arena are a wonder, built to lie in harmony with its surroundings.
The design reflects the hand-crafted bowls found all across the Arab and Islamic world during the rise of civilisation, while interplays of light mirror the fanar lanterns of the region. With the passing of time, the golden exterior will fade replicating aged metal handicrafts to create a venue alive with cultural character.
On 18 December 2022, 80,000 fans will come together here for the greatest FIFA World Cup™ Final ever. Afterwards, and in keeping with Qatar’s dedication to sustainable development, Lusail Stadium will be transformed into a community space of schools, shops, cafés, sporting facilities and health clinics. This is the amazing we’ve all been waiting for – the here, the now and the future.
Hayya to Qatar 2022 app
Your digital gateway to the ultimate fan experience and journey planner app at the FIFA World Cup 2022™
