Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Al Wakrah Stadium, a venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and it hosts its inaugural match today.
Located in the city of Al Wakrah, around 10 miles south of Doha, the 40,000-seat stadium opens with the Amir Cup final between Al Sadd and Al Duhail tonight.
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"I am certain that in 2022 Al Wakrah Stadium will be one of the most iconic venues at the World Cup, and it gives us all a sense of great pride to be opening the second Qatar 2022 stadium with three and a half years to go," said Jassim Al Jassim, head of venues operations at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. "I look forward to working together with all our stakeholders, friends and colleagues over the coming years to enjoy many more momentous occasions."
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