What is Special about the Venue of Group B World Cup 2022? World Cup 2022 Fixtures

Jenny Lee November 17, 2022 | 12:58

Introducing the details of the venue of Group B of the World Cup 2022. The first match will take place at 20:00 on November 21 at Khalifa International Stadium.

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Group B World Cup 2022 has the presence of 4 teams England, Iran, the United States, Wales. The teams are divided into 3 rounds with 6 matches and take place at 4 stadiums Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium.

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium is located in the city of Al Rayyan, whose design celebrates its close-knit community by incorporating symbols of Qatari culture and traditions.

One of the main design features of this building is the undulating facade, made with patterns typical of each region of the country, such as motifs bearing the content "the importance of family, native flora and fauna, the beauty of the desert, or local and international trade".

Ahmed bin Ali Stadium

With a capacity of up to 40,000, the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium features a roof and state-of-the-art cooling system to ensure fans' comfort during the game. The stadium was inaugurated in December 2020.

Al Thumama Stadium

Located 12km south of Doha, the exterior of Al Thumama Stadium is designed with the imprint of Saudi culture. The design is inspired by the traditional Gahfiya hat from the Muslim man.

In addition to the iconic design, the areas around Al Thumama Stadium are ecological architectural complexes, achieving 4-star standards according to the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) in both construction and design.

Al Thumama Stadium

84% of the areas of Al Thumama Stadium are green areas, the park area is up to 50,000m2. Compared to conventional stadiums, Al Thumama saves more than 40% of water because it uses recycled water to irrigate the green areas. Al Thumama Stadium officially put into operation on October 22, 2021.

Al Bayt Stadium

Al Bayt Stadium is inspired by traditional nomadic tents and has a capacity of up to 60,000.

Located north of Al Khor, the city is famous for its traditional craft of pearl diving and fishing. The design of Al Bayt Stadium aims to honor local cultural and traditional values but is equally modern.

Al Bayt Stadium

Similar to the nomads' tents, the upper deck of the grandstand is designed in a modular way that can be disassembled after the 2022 World Cup and shipped to developing countries in need of sports infrastructure. Al Bayt Stadium was inaugurated on Qatar's National Sports Day 2020.

Khalifa International Stadium

Khalifa Stadium is the national stadium of Qatar, with a capacity of up to 40,000 seats. This is the country's most iconic stadium and has been used to host many major events such as the FIFA Club World Cup, the Gulf Cup...

The highlight of Khalifa Stadium is the double dome, which existed when it was put into operation in 1976 and was kept during the renovations in preparation for the 2022 World Cup.

Khalifa International Stadium

Additional items were built at Khalifa International Stadium such as the VIP lounge, which hosts food courts, shops, multi-purpose rooms, museums and medical centers.