The Lusail Stadium is the biggest stadium in Qatar and will host the final of the World Cup.
The Lusail Stadium was initially expected to be finished in 2020 but the completion date was postponed and it did not open until November 2021. It currently has a capacity of 80,000 but that is set to halve when the World Cup is over.
The stadium, which is located about 23km north of Doha in Lusail City, will host 10 matches during the tournament, including the final on 18th December.
| What | World Cup |
| Where | Qatar |
| When | 20th November - 18th December 2022 |
| How to watch | All matches will be shown on either the BBC or ITV |
| Odds | Brazil 9/2, England 11/2, France 6/1, Argentina 7/1, Spain 8/1 |
Where is the Lusail Stadium?
The stadium is located about 23km north of Doha in Lusail City and will be served by the Doha Metro Red Line. Drivers can get to the stadium by using the Al Khor Expressway.
When was the Lusail Stadium built?
Construction began in April 2017 but delays meant it did not open in 2020 when it was originally scheduled to.
When was the Lusail Stadium opened?
It was finally completed on 22nd November 2021 and 10 months later it hosted the Lusail Super Cup. The match was arranged as a rehearsal for the World Cup finals and was contested between the Saudi Arabian champions, Al Hilal, and the champions of Egypt, Zamalek.
Key stadium details:
| Stadium name: | Lusail Stadium |
| Where: | 23km north of Doha |
| Tenants: | Qatar national football team |
| Capacity: | 80,000 |
| Opening date: | 22nd November 2021 |
What is the capacity of the Lusail Stadium?
The Lusail Stadium, which is owned by the Qatar Football Association, has a capacity of 80,000 and is the biggest stadium in Qatar.
After the World Cup it is planned to reduce the capacity of the stadium to 40,000 and it is hoped that the venue will then be able to feature affordable housing units, shops, food outlets, health clinics and even a school.
How big is the pitch at the Lusail Stadium?
TBC
Who plays at the Lusail Stadium?
No club side currently plays at the stadium and at the end of the World Cup most of the seats will be removed because "Lusail will not need its own football stadium after 2022".
What World Cup matches will be played at the Lusail Stadium?
| Date | Match number | Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | KO time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd November | 8 | C | Argentina | v | Saudi Arabia | 13:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 24th November | 16 | G | Brazil | v | Serbia | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 26th November | 24 | C | Argentina | v | Mexico | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 28th November | 32 | H | Portugal | v | Uruguay | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 30th November | 40 | C | Saudi Arabia | v | Mexico | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 2nd December | 48 | G | Cameroon | v | Brazil | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 6th December | 56 | Round of 16 | Winners Group H | v | Runners-up Group G | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 9th December | 57 | Quarter-finals | Winners match 49 | v | Winners match 50 | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 13th December | 61 | Semi-finals | Winners match 57 | v | Winners match 58 | 22:00 | Lusail Stadium |
| 18th December | 64 | Final | Winners match 61 | v | Winners match 62 | 18:00 | Lusail Stadium |
What other major events have taken place at the Lusail Stadium?
There haven’t been any major events, aside from the Lusail Super Cup, played at Lusail Stadium.
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