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Mundial 2022
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Qatar 2022: Sensory rooms at 3 out of 8 WC stadiums
The first FIFA World Cup to be played in the Middle East is approaching rapidly, as it will begin in just 2.5 months' time. To prepare well for the tournament, Qatar has undergone extensive changes, promising to host the most accessible championship of all time.
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Qatar 2022: Huge Lusail Stadium debuted to mixed reviews
The Lusail stadium, the last of the eight that will host matches for the 2022 World Cup, opened on Friday with a game between Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, and Zamalek, from Egypt. The stadium will host the World Cup final on Qatar National Day on December 18.
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Qatar: The last stadium of the 2022 WC inaugurated!
Although the construction of Lusail Stadium was already completed in 2021, the 80,000-seater had to wait for its first official match until now. It is fair to say that all the venues for the upcoming World Cup are 100% ready for use!
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Qatar 2022: New report critical of the WC's environmental impact
The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar was hailed as the most environmentally friendly in history. Its organisers boasted that the World Cup will have net zero emissions related to the carbon dioxide. A newly published report dispels these hopes. The carbon footprint of the Qatari tournament could be even eight times greater than expected!
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Qatar: World Cup prelude at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Qatar will host the final qualifying matches for the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al-Rayyan Stadium. On June 13 Costa Rica will play against New Zealand and on the following day Peru will face the winner of the Australia - UAE clash.
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Qatar 2022: Netherlands to kick off this year's World Cup
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will kick off in less than seven months. Interestingly, the opening match at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha will not feature the hosts. This is the first such case in 20 years. Instead, the Netherlands and Senegal will face each other at the very beginning of the tournament.
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Qatar 2022: Fighting for climate or saving the image?
The upcoming World Cup in Qatar raises as many controversies and question marks as it does positive associations with the football tournament itself. Air-conditioned stadiums, the fight against environmentalists, climate neutrality and much more. Meet the lights and shadows of the first ever WC to be played in December.
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New stadium: The date bowl still awaiting its first game
There are just over 9 months until the start of the 2022 World Cup. All venues are ready, but not all of them were officially inaugurated. Lusail Stadium - the arena of the grand final - is still waiting for the first match.
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New stadium: Desert tent from Qatar finally ready
The second-largest venue for the 2022 World Cup was inaugurated last year. On November 21, 2022, the first match of the tournament will take place there. The stadium is distinguished by architecture filled with desert symbolism.
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Qatar: All you need to know about Arab Cup 2021
The game between Qatar and Bahrain will open the Arab Cup 2021 that starts today. The tournament sees 32 games and 16 teams from across the Arab world coming to compete in Qatar.
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Qatar 2022: Fully demountable stadium is ready
One of the most innovative stadium projects in the world has reached the finish line. This is the seventh completed arena of the 2022 World Cup. We are still waiting for Lusail Stadium to be finished.
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Ethiopia: CAF suspends Bahir Dar International Stadium
Ethiopia will host Ghana at a neutral venue as the Confederation of African Football has held off Bahir Dar International Stadium due to numerous flaws.
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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium is finally open
On Friday, Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth venue for next year's World Cup, was officially inaugurated. The ceremony was honoured by the Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the president of FIFA Gianni Infantino.
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Qatar 2022: Lusail Stadium nearing the finish line
Work on the largest stadium for the 2022 World Cup is almost finished. In early September the playing field was laid. But the first game is scheduled for 2022.
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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium opening announced
It’s already the sixth completed stadium of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Inspired by traditional head garment, Al Thumama Stadium will welcome fans during the upcoming Amir Cup final.
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Qatar: Fully demountable stadium close to completion
The construction of the only stadium for the 2022 World Cup, the structure of which is not permanently connected to the ground, is nearing the end. However, the official opening has not yet been revealed.
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New stadium: Desert Diamond undergoing baptism by fire
Education City Stadium opened last year, but it is now undergoing a real test. At the moment, the overdue 2020 FIFA Club World Cup is being played in Qatar. Four matches, including the final are scheduled at the stadium located in the suburbs of the capital.
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New stadium: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, the desert dune
A week from now it will be the star of FIFA’s Club World Cup, so high time we added the new stadium in Al Rayyan to StadiumDB.com! It’s worth the look, especially when lit up at night.
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Qatar 2022: Lusail as the cherry on top, final stadium coming
Qatar's largest stadium and the golden stadium of the 2022 World Cup is expected to be delivered in September. Opening could take place in December, should all go well. By then, all stadia of the tournament will be ready.
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Qatar 2022: Al-Rayyan Stadium ready for National Day of Qatar
The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy has announced that the Al-Rayyan Stadium will be open on December 18th. The choice of the inauguration date was not accidental, as it falls on the Qatar National Day. This day is symbolic also because the final of the 2022 World Cup will be played in exactly 2 years from that date. Al-Rayyan stadium is the fourth venue of the 2022 World Cup that has been completed.