Qatar is a country located in Asia and like many neighboring countries and places, such as the famous
Dubai is a place extremely connected to technology. Its capital, Doha, is where they stay
located its huge futuristic skyscrapers and its ultramodern architecture inspired
in old islamic design.
When we talk about the Qatar 2022 World Cup, we are talking about the most expensive World Cup in
history, since around US$ 220 billion were invested. this astronomical number
represents 14 times more than Russia spent in 2018. A good part of this amount was
invested in technology, so it ends up being natural and expected that we see resources
important and unprecedented being implemented in the stadiums and cities that will host the games.
One of the unprecedented innovations planned for this edition is the aid of Artificial Intelligence
(IA) for the offside call, causing the decrease in the VAR check
down to seconds and games can flow better and faster. Such
learning”, will film and track up to 29 points on players’ bodies throughout the
match. In addition, the information obtained and actually used for marking the
impediment will be used to create a 3D animation to be displayed on the screen to
fans can draw their own conclusions.
Another novelty is the use of solar energy to cool the stadium, keeping it
always below 27º C. This feature will be of paramount importance for players,
journalism staff, workers and the general public, as Qatar suffers from high
temperatures throughout the year and especially in the middle. Even that was a
factor that made FIFA host the competition at the end of the year for the first time in history and not
in the middle, as it usually is.
There are 8 stadiums in total with resources mentioned above that will receive the games and the public:
Khalifa International Stadium – It is the only stadium that existed before the World Cup and the most
important in the country. It was built in 1976 and has a shopping mall, aquatic center and hotel.
within its complex, in addition to two arms on its exterior to represent the embrace
of the fans. For the games, the stadium has a capacity of 40,000 people.
Al Bayt Stadium – Its name and its “tent” shape has a meaning and a
reference to the tents that nomadic peoples of Qatar usually use. This will be the stage of
opening and has a capacity of 60 thousand people.
Al Janoub Stadium – Another stadium whose format has a reference and a
direct tribute to Qatar. This time to the main symbol of the country, the “dhow”, which are the
traditional pearl boats. It has space to accommodate 40,000 people.
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium – Located on the edge of the desert, this replaces the old Al
Rayyan Sports Club, a team that once had the Colombian star, James Rodríguez. It has
a facade that represents the family, the desert, the native flora and fauna, as well as the
local and international trade. It has a capacity of 40,000 people.
Al Thumama Stadium – Another stadium representing the local culture, this time the “gahfiya”,
hat worn by men who are transitioning into adulthood. currently has
space to accommodate 40 thousand people, but shortly after the competition, it will fall by half
for the space to be used for the construction of a hotel.
Education City Stadium – Its construction has shapes that resemble diamonds in its
facade. Having an even greater focus on innovation, it has green areas inside and
planned accessibility. It has space for 40,000 fans.
Stadium 974 – An unusual stadium in many ways since its construction in 974
containers on its facade to the fact that it will be completely dismantled after
competition, being the first time that this occurs. It has the capacity to accommodate 40,000
people and its focus is to honor international trade and navigation, in addition to
Emphasize “974” – Qatari dialing code.
Lusail Stadium – With up to 80,000 fans, it is the biggest stadium in this edition. Your
format brings representations of Arab culture, such as bowls, vases, pieces of art and
craft as part of the decor. Right after the competition, it will be transformed into
a community center.