Khalifa International Stadium, also known as National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar. The stadium is named after Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar's former Emir.
Khalifa International, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Doha, Qatar. It is used mostly for association football matches, hosting the home games of Qatari club Al-Sadd SC and the Qatar national team.
Originally opened in 1976, it was given a massive overhaul ahead of the 2006 Asian Games, and then renovated again for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the renovations completed in 2017. The updated stadium now has a seating capacity of 48000. The stadium was designed by Dar Al-Handasah and had a construction cost of approximately $90 million.
A FIFA World Cup Stadium, Khalifa International is one of the main venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including the quarterfinals and other key matches. The stadium has also hosted the AFC Asian Cup, Gulf Cup, and the Arab Games, as well as the IAAF World Athletics Championships in 2019. It was also the first stadium in the world to receive a five-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS). By the time of the World Cup, Khalifa International will have welcomed millions of spectators from all over the world. After the World Cup, the stadium will continue to serve as a major venue for local and international sports events.
