The Al Thumama Stadium (Qatar World Cup 2022)
The Al Thumama Stadium in Doha is a host venue of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ starting in November. The stadium’s design represents the gahfiya – a traditional woven cap worn by men and boys across the Middle East. The gahfiya forms a fundamental layer of the traditional clothing of the region. It is also a symbol of dignity and independence.
World Cup matches
21 November Group A: Senegal v Netherlands (1900 local time)
23 November Group E: Spain v Costa Rica (1900 local time)
25 November Group A: Qatar v Senegal (1600 local time)
27 November Group F: Belgium v Morocco (1600 local time)
29 November Group B: Iran v USA (2200 local time)
1 December Group F: Canada v Morocco (1800 local time)
4 December Round of 16: 1D v 2C (1800 local time)
10 December Quarterfinal: W55 v W57 (1800 local time)Loaded: 0%Progress: 0%Mute00:36 / 00:36 FullscreenNow is all – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™
Opening match
Al Thumama Stadium was inaugurated on 22 October 2021 when it hosted the Amir Cup final between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan.
How to get there
Fans will be able to reach the venue using the Doha Metro and shuttle buses from the nearest station.
Legacy and sustainability
The stadium’s tournament capacity (40,000) will be reduced to meet local needs and provide quality sporting infrastructure to developing nations. The remaining 20,000-seat arena will be used for football and other sporting events. A branch of a sports clinic will open on site, as well as a boutique hotel, which will replace the stadium’s upper stands. The precinct surrounding the stadium will become a community hub with facilities for multiple sports, including handball, volleyball, basketball and swimming. Tracks for running and cycling will weave their way around the precinct as well, providing an outlet for sportsmen and women of every stripe.
There will also be a number of retail and commercial units created to ensure the area becomes a bustling hub of exercise and activity.
- Official name: The Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
- Capacity: 40,000