The FIFA World Cup 2022 is in full swing, not least after Saudi Arabia’s stunning 2-1 win over Argentina on Tuesday.
Supporters from all over the world have flocked to nearby Qatar.
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And official figures say 67,372 lucky fans got to watch the opening match between the hosts and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium.
So if you’re a ticket-holder in Saudi and you’re thinking of making a trip to Doha for one of the games, you might want to know how many fans will be joining you.
Thankfully, FIFA’s latest guide answers your question.
Qatar’s stadium capacities in full:
- Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium – 45,032
- Al Bayt Stadium – 68,895
- Al Janoub Stadium – 44,325
- Al Thumama Stadium – 44,400
- Education City Stadium – 44,667
- Khalifa International Stadium – 45,857
- Lusail Stadium – 88,966
- Stadium 974 – 44,089
Well, there you have it.
If you’re heading to Stadium 974, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with just 44,088 fans, while you’ll be surrounded by a whopping 88,965 people at Lusail Stadium.
No matter which stadium you visit, you’ll be able to head there on the Doha Metro.
Ahmad Bin Ali, Education City, Khalifa International, Lusail and Stadium 974 are all reachable by foot, while visitors to Al Bayt, Al Janoub and Al Thumama are reachable by shuttle bus after hopping off the metro.
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