FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hailed the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar as the ‘best ever’, saying there are no longer ‘small teams’ and ‘big teams’. Infantino says the level at the tournament is ‘very equal’ after an opening phase that featured some major upsets. Former champions Argentina, Spain, Germany and Brazil all suffered shock group-stage losses. Teams from Africa, Asia and North America have also been represented in the final 16 along with traditional powerhouses South America and Europe. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Qatar #2022FIFAWorldCup […]
Al Thumama Stadium’s dynamic and imaginative shape celebrates local culture and traditions just as much as it does a new era for stadium design. This particular venue also has a significance that is close to the hearts of locals and resonates across the region. It is the only stadium, among the FIFA world cup 2022 stadiums, that has been designed by a local architect. Its bold, circular form reflects the gahfiya, the traditional woven cap worn by men and boys all across the Arab world. This design was chosen because it is a cultural commonality among Arabs in the Arab world. Therefore, it expresses the Arab civilization’s depth and the […]
The 2022 World Cup final will take place at Qatar’s Lusail Stadium on December 18. The venue has the largest capacity of all of the new venues built for the tournament. Al Jazeera’s @Farrah Esmail takes a look. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ #Qatar #2022FIFAWorldCup #Qatar2022 #QatarWorldCup #QatarWorldCup2022 #Lusail Stadium #QatarFIFAStadiums #QatarWorldCupStadiums
With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 a month away, the hype with arguably the most-watched spectacle on the globe is high as ever. Situated in Doha’s port area, Stadium 974 pays tribute to Qatar’s history of worldwide trade and seafaring The main construction material is its most distinctive feature, 974 shipping containers – 974 is also the international dialing code for Qatar Seven World Cup matches are being held here. The venue will be completely dismantled after the tournament and all of its parts will be moved to another country that needs it. A big win for innovation and sustainability. Al Jazeera’s Sana Hamouche reports from Stadium 974 in […]
This time next year, Qatar is due to host the FIFA World Cup. In preparation, the Gulf nation is testing its infrastructure with the FIFA Arab Cup, being held right now. The World Cup stadiums are part of Qatar’s most ambitious project yet, with almost all of them built a year ahead of schedule. Their designs represent the past and present and are tailored to unique needs of a country with fewer than three million people hosting FIFA’s biggest tournament. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from Doha, where she looks at the inspiration behind the designs. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find […]
