Capacity: 40,000 seats | Opening: 2020 | Club: Al Rayyan SC
MATCHES
Group B: M4 – USA vs Wales (Tuesday, Nov 22 @ 3am); M17 - Wales vs Iran (Friday, Nov 25 @ 6pm); M33 – Wales vs England (Wednesday, Nov 30 @ 3am)
Group F: M9 – Belgium vs Canada (Thursday, Nov 24 @ 3am); M41 – Croatia vs Belgium (Wednesday, Nov 30 @ 3am)
Group E: M25 – Japan vs Costa Rica (Sunday, Nov 27 @ 6pm)
Round of 16: M50 – Group C1 vs Group 2D (Sunday, Dec 4 @ 3am)
• Also known as Al Rayyan Stadium, is one of the playing venues of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. It opened in 2020.
• The stadium was built in place of the old Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, home of Al Rayyan SC.
• The last match in the old stadium was played in 2014, following which it got demolished and preparation works for the new stadium started.
• Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium officially opened on Dec 18, 2020 with the Amir Cup Final between Al-Sadd and Al-Arabi (2-1).
• Its standout feature is the facade that incorporates various symbols of Qatari culture and is inspired by the sand dunes of the nearby desert.
• During the World Cup, the stadium is set to host five first round group matches and one round of 16 match.