FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar unveils Stadium 974; See key highlights of venue

With exactly a year remaining for FIFA World Cup 2022 to commence, host nation Qatar has completed construction work at all eight tournament venues. Stadium 974 is latest arena to be officially unveiled. ground will host its first match on vember 30 when UAE take on Middle East rivals Syria on opening day of FIFA Arab Cup.

This new stadium is seventh venue that is being completed by Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC). or stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2022 include Khalifa International, Al Jaub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali, Al Bayt and Al Thumama.

Stadium 974 is interestingly made from shipping containers

Stadium 974, which was formerly kwn as Ras Abu Aboud, is primarily made from shipping containers and modular steel elements. design of arena is inspired by Doha's identity and history as a major port city in Middle East. venue is located close to Doha Port and is across West Bay skyline. venue, which has a capacity of 40,000, will host seven matches up to Round of 16 during FIFA World Cup 2022.

Why is new venue called Stadium 974 and what are its key features?

• Stadium 974 indicates number of shipping containers used in making of venue.
• 974 is also Qatar's international dialling code.
• Moreover, name is also reflective of venue's location as it is close to Hamad International Airport, Doha Airport and Hamad Port.
• This arena also does t require need for air conditioning as it is naturally ventilated.

Qatar is first country to host FIFA World Cup in Middle East

After unveiling of Stadium 974, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC's Secretary-General, said: "We are very proud to anunce completion of Stadium 974. This is yet ar milestone on road to 2022 as we edge closer to hosting first FIFA World Cup in Middle East and Arab world. We consider this invative venue a game-changer for future mega-event hosts. It is ar example of powerful legacy our World Cup will leave." FIFA World Cup 2022 will take place from vember 21 to December 18.