The Khalifa International Stadium was the first of the Qatar 2022 World Cup venues to be completed.
The Khalifa International Stadium was the first of the Qatar 2022 World Cup venues to be completed.
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The stadium, pictured here during the official opening ceremony on May 19, can currently hold 48,000 fans after being expanded for the World Cup.
The stadium, pictured here during the official opening ceremony on May 19, can currently hold 48,000 fans after being expanded for the World Cup.
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Initially opened in 1976, the stadium has undergone two reconstructions, first in 2005 and then in 2017.
Initially opened in 1976, the stadium has undergone two reconstructions, first in 2005 and then in 2017.
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The Al Wakrah stadium, designed by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, will boast a capacity of 40,000.
The Al Wakrah stadium, designed by the late Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, will boast a capacity of 40,000.
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It is said to be inspired by the sails of a Dhow, an Arab or Indian sailing vessel. Once the World Cup in over, local team Al-Wakrah Sports Club will use it as their new home.
It is said to be inspired by the sails of a Dhow, an Arab or Indian sailing vessel. Once the World Cup in over, local team Al-Wakrah Sports Club will use it as their new home.
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