Lusail Stadium is distinguished as the largest stadium for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and the stage for the final match in the first World Cup in the Middle East. It is also the most hosting eight stadiums for the tournament's matches, as well as being built on the grounds of the latest world-class city in Qatar.
Lusail Stadium is the eighth stadium of the World Cup in Qatar, which will be held between November 20 and December 18, and the rest of the stadiums are: Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmed Bin Ali, Al Thumama, Al Bayt, and 974.
Location
Lusail Stadium is located about 15 km north of the Qatari capital (Doha), in the city of Al Daayen, which is part of a new development plan for Lusail City.
It is one of the most important stadiums for the World Cup in Qatar, where it will host the closing ceremony and the final match of the 2022 World Cup.
Fans can reach the matches via the upgraded roads, the Doha Metro, or the Lusail city light transport service, and they can also spend their time in the various parks or in the planned entertainment city.
The capacity of the stands and matches
Lusail Stadium can accommodate more than 80,000 fans, which made it the largest stadium in the Qatar World Cup. It hosts 10 matches in all stages of the World Cup competitions, including 6 matches in the group stage, starting with the match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia on November 22, for the account of the third group. It will host one match in each of the quarter-finals, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, in addition to the final match on December 18, coinciding with the National Day of the State of Qatar.
the design
The stadium, which is located in the modern, modern city of Lusail, has a unique design that reflects the character of the city that was built in the latest style, and at the same time symbolizes the richness and heritage of the country's past and the region.
The unique design was inspired by the interplay of light and shadow that characterizes the traditional Arab lighthouse or fanous. The stadium’s structure and facade reflect the intricately detailed inscriptions on food bowls, traditional utensils, and other pieces of art that spread throughout the Arab and Islamic world during the renaissance that the region witnessed.
With the passage of time, the golden color on the exterior will fade to mimic the colors of the old metal vessels, updating the culture of the region and speaking of its ancient history.
The stadium was provided with a very advanced cooling system that allows the stadium to be used in all seasons without being affected by weather factors outside, and many heat reflecting techniques have been added to the stadium design.
Sustainability
Lusail Stadium and the surrounding area, after the curtain falls on the Qatar 2022 World Cup, will be transformed into a vital community destination that includes housing units, shops, restaurants, cafes, health clinics and schools. The upper part of the stands will be dismantled and donated to countries that need stadiums and sports infrastructure.
A friend of the environment
Lusail Stadium was designed and built in accordance with the sustainability and environmental protection plan that the State of Qatar is keen on in all the World Cup stadiums, which made it obtain a 5-star Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certificate in design and construction. water recycling.
The modern equipment for sustainability ensures a water saving of 40% compared to other traditional stadiums, with the use of recycled water to irrigate the plants in the area surrounding the stadium, and the roof was built using a special material known as “polytetralauroethylene”, which protects the stadium from wind and dust, and allows At the same time, enough sunlight gets in for the grass to grow on the pitch, while providing shade to reduce the burden on the stadium's cooling technology.
Transportation
Fans holding a "Haya" card can benefit from free transportation services on modern public transportation across Qatar from 11 November until 23 December 2022. Fans will be able to directly access Lusail Stadium through the Doha Metro via Lusail Station on The red line, which is located a very short distance from the stadium.
As for private car drivers and their companions, they can reach the stadium via several roads, the nearest of which is Al Khor Expressway, which was built right next to the stadium.
Sufficient car parking is available, and all other means of transportation are located near the stadium, bearing in mind that in the phase following the World Cup, it will be possible to reach the stadium via the light tram network in Lusail City.