Lusail Stadium. The jewel in the crown where all teams will want to be

IT IS the place where all teams want to be on December 18th. Inaugurated on November 22, 2021, the Lusail stadium is the biggest stadium in this World Cup (80,000 spectators) and will be the stage for the tournament’s grand final, hosting a total of 10 games. For now, this Thursday, Portugal-Uruguay will host, starting at 19:00 (mainland Portugal time).

The enclosure, which is the centerpiece of the new metropolis of Lusail, 15 kilometers from Doha, reflects the handcrafted bowls found throughout the Arab and Islamic world during the rise of this civilization. In addition, its design recreates the play of light and shadows of the fanar lantern.

As a curiosity, and in the name of sustainable development, this stadium will later be transformed into a community space for schools, shops, cafes, sports facilities and health clinics.

Location

Lusail Stadium is located in the newly created metropolis of Lusail, about 15 kilometers from the center of Doha.

Capacity

Lusail Stadium has a maximum capacity of 80,000 spectators.

Cost

The Lusail Stadium cost 767 million dollars, approximately 740 million euros.

Features

Like other venues, Lusail Stadium will be reused after the race and will become the jewel in the crown of this Qatari metropolis. After the 2022 World Cup, this venue will have housing units, stores, food outlets, health centers and even a school. In addition, it received a 5-star rating from the Global Sustainability Rating System.

scheduled games

November 22: Argentina v Saudi Arabia (Group C)

November 24th: Brazil v Serbia (Group G)

November 26th: Argentina v Mexico (Group C)

November 28th: Portugal v Uruguay (Group H)

30th of November: Saudi Arabia v Mexico (Group C)

December 2: Cameroon v Brazil (Group G)

December 6th: Round of 16 match between the winner of Group H and the runners-up of Group G.

December 9th: Quarter-final match between the winners of games 49 and 50.

December 13th: Semi-final match between the winners of games 57 and 58.

December 18th: Match of the 2022 Mundial’s final.

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