Stadium 974, Qatar
Stadium 974, Qatar was a host venue for the Qatar World Cup 2022.
The stadium had a capacity of 44,000 spectators for the 2022 World Cup. The stadium is to be dismantled after the tournament. 974 was the first temporary venue ever used at a World Cup.
The stadium created by French architects Fenwick Iribarren incorporated 974 recycled shipping containers in its construction as well as a modular steel frame. Much of the steel used was recycled steel to reduce the overall carbon footprint. 974 is also Qatar's international dialing code. The containers housed toilets as well as food and drink stalls. The stadium has no air conditioning and was only used for night games.
As well as hosting several group matches, the stadium also staged one Round of 16 game, South Korea v Brazil.
- Mexico v Poland, Group C, 22 November
- Portugal v Ghana, Group H, 24 November
- France v Denmark, Group D, 26 November
- Brazil v Switzerland, Group G, 28 November
- Poland v Argentina, Group C, 30 November
- Serbia v Switzerland, Group G, 2 December
Access - Getting There
The stadium was in the Ras Abu Aboud district of the Qatari capital, Doha, located on the waterfront. The nearest Doha Metro stop was Ras Bu Abboud Metro Station (Gold Line), then a 30-minute walk.
Hotels in Qatar
The Mandarin Oriental is a five-star hotel with an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center.
Located in West Bay, the Wyndham Grand Doha West Bay Beach, is also a five-star property. Offering a beachfront stay, the luxury hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace.
Lighter on the budget is La Villa Hotel with two stars, the pleasant property is located in the heart of the Gold Souk.
For visitors in transit at Hamad International Airport, the Oryx Airport Hotel has both a pool and spa facilities.
The three star Premier Inn Doha Education City has 219 fully air-conditioned rooms and an all-day restaurant.
South of Doha on the coast is the Sealine Beach, a Murwab Resort which boasts 2-bedroom chalets as well as 3 and 4-bedroom villas with private pools, right on the beach.
Al Khor, north of Doha, also has some wonderful places to stay. Try the opulent Al Sultan Beach Resort with its own private beach and outdoor pool.
Another beach resort hotel is the Simaisma in Sumaysimah, 33 km from Doha. Facilities include an outdoor pool, tennis court and private beach.
Read more on accommodation in Qatar.
Map of Qatar World Cup Stadiums
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