With a few months to go for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM, Lusail stadium becomes the eighth and final FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ tournament venue to be unveiled after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali, Al Thumama, Al Bayt and Stadium 974. With the ambition to share Qatar’s magnificent passion and culture globally, champions of Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the 80,000-capacity venue will be contesting The Lusail Super Cup on Friday 9 September 2022.

Lusail being the centerpiece is Qatar's greatest arena and will have matches during each phase of the current year's World Cup. It is here where the much-awaited World Cup final will be staged at Qatar National Day on December 18, 2022 with billions around the globe watching.

This cutting-edge modernistic stadium will become a trend-setting metropolis that is explicitly planned carefully keeping in mind its occupants’ requirements. The stadium writes a new page in Qarar’s story while paying homage to the rich history of the country and the region.

Let’s let’s dive into some key facts regarding this iconic stadium

1. Designed with a leading edge

Lusail is designed to embody a futuristic legacy of art with its magnetic interplay of light and shadow inspired by the Fanar lantern which is reminiscent of skillful craftsmanship encompassing the Islamic and Arab regions. Reminiscent of skillful craftsmanship encompassing the Islamic and Arab region, its shape and façade represent decorative motifs on bowls, vessels, and other art pieces which are inspired by the upspring of civilization and art in the land.

2. Venue of final showdown

A total of ten exciting matches would be played in Lusail Stadium which is more than any other Qatar 2022 venue. Moreover, it will host knockout contests in the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final in addition to six group stage games. The fiesta will be starting with Argentina versus Saudi Arabia on 22 November and concluding with the final on December 18, 2022 on Qatar National Day.

3. Giving back to the community

With an aim to inspire global sporting associations, the stadium is intended to be remodeled after the conclusion of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022^TM into a multi-purpose community hub with various civic facilities, including housing, shops, food and beverage outlets, a health clinic and school. After the World Cup, seats removed from the venue would be donated across the globe to nations that are far behind in sporting infrastructure.

4. Maintaining ecological balance

Thanks to efficient fixtures and leak detection systems, Lusail’s sustainable building practices have prompted wastewater recycling measures. The site has conserved 40% more water than conventional stadium developments with the recycled water used to irrigate plants around the venue.

The stadium boasts a host of sustainability features, including a rooftop produced using state-of-the-art material called Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that safeguards the venue from warm wind, keeps out dust, and allows enough light for the pitch to grow while providing shade to reduce the burden on the stadium’s air conditioning. Lusail Stadium accomplished a five-star Global Sustainability Assessment System rating for its Design & Build and Construction achieved as a result of sustainable building practices

5. Proximity to public transportation

Acting as a primary means of identification, everyone holding the Haya Card is permitted to utilize Qatar’s state-of-the-art public transport system for free from November 11 to December 23, 2022. Excited spectators would be able to swiftly reach the arena using the Doha Metro and arrive at Lusail QNB Station, which is on the Red Line and a short distance from the venue. Drivers on the other hand will be able to access the stadium from the Al Khor Expressway. A number of park and ride offices will be operating in close proximity to the stadium. Post-2022, individuals will actually be able to arrive at the facility by utilizing the Lusail Light Rail Tram.

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