Discover the 8 models of the stadiums that will host the future FIFA Football World Cup at the Quatar!

The exhibition, which runs from October 16 to December 12, is part of the Qatar-France 2020 Culture Year, an exchange program that aims to foster mutual cultural understanding and outreach.

Located in the heart of the Museum's permanent route, this exhibition will allow visitors to discover the speakers of the next great event of world football. The opportunity to detail the innovations and specificities of these architectural gems, most of which have just come out of the ground, since 7 of the 8 stages of the competition were designed specifically for this event.

With capacities ranging from 40,000 to 80,0000 seats, these futuristic speakers will have the means to welcome fans from all over the world in optimal conditions. The largest stadium in the country, the Lusail Stadium, will host the final of the competition.

After the tournament, the capacity of the majority of the stadiums will be reduced and the Ras Abu Aboud stadium will be completely dismantled. The bleachers and equipment will then be donated to developing countries or sports projects around the world. After 2022, the stadiums will become vibrant hubs for local communities in Qatar and will be used for sporting, commercial and recreational purposes.

An extraordinary event

Qatar is preparing to make history by hosting its first World Cup but also by becoming the first country in the Middle East to host this global event. The country covers an area of 11,000 square kilometres, and the compact nature of the tournament allows spectators to watch several matches on a single day - with a maximum distance of one hour between stadiums.

For the first time in history, this competition created in 1930 will take place in winter, from November 21 to December 18, 2022. 32 teams will compete in the hope of succeeding France, the reigning world champion after winning in Russia in 2018.