Khalifa International Stadium is set to host a number of Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar, after hosting nine World Cup matches. It is one of the GCC's oldest stadiums. Khalifa International Stadium, was built in 1976 before being redeveloped for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The stadium reopened in May 2017 when it hosted the Amir Cup final. It witnessed the cheering of people of the Arabian Gulf over the years as they watch the matches of Gulf championships; Arab and Asian sports tournaments; as well as many international friendly matches on different occasions.
The stadium can accommodate 40,000 fans and has been completely fitted with natural turf that can withstand the Qatari climate and has the highest resistance. The turf is a hybrid, with one developed by Oklahoma State University in the United States and the other developed locally.
Al Thumama stadium is another one that hosted World Cup matches and is set to feature in the Asian championship. The unique ring-shaped design depicts the traditional 'gahfiya' head cap worn by boys and men in Qatar and across the Arab world as a symbol of dignity and independence, and pride in the authentic Arab and Islamic traditions.
The stadium was tested at the level of public attendance and operation of the facility in the final match of HH the Amir Cup between Al Sadd and Al Rayyan in October 2021.
The environmentally friendly stadium received a five-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which is administered by the Gulf Organization for Research & Development (GORD). The prestigious award is considered a mark of excellence in sustainability, design, and construction.
The design of Al Bayt Stadium was inspired by the "bayt al shaar", taking the form of the traditional tent of the nomadic people who have lived in the deserts of Qatar thousands of years ago. Al Bayt Stadium has a distinguished location adjacent to Al Khor Coastal Road in Al Khor city in northern Qatar, 35 km north of the heart of Doha.
The Stadium, which received the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) certification, has a capacity of 60,000 audiences, and hosted 9 World Cup matches, including the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador.
Al Bayt Stadium was officially inaugurated with a huge artistic and football festival on Nov. 30, 2021, with the opening match of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup between Qatar and Bahrain. The tournament, which was regarded as a rehearsal for the World Cup, achieved great success in all aspects, and the Algerian national team won its title. (QNA)