Grand Hamad Stadium
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The Grand Hamad Stadium (Template:Langx), also known as the Al–Arabi Sports Club Stadium, Al-Arabi SC Stadium or Al-Arabi Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar. The stadium holds 13,000 people, and is currently used mostly for staging football matches, as it is Al-Arabi SC's home ground. The stadium was used extensively during the 2006 Asian Games, and was a venue for several sports, including football, table tennis, rugby sevens, and fencing. The Iraq national football team played their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) matches at the stadium, as did the Yemen national football team in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) matches.[1] On March 10, 2022, the Brazil national football team announced that the Grand Hamad Stadium was selected as the team base camp during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[2]
History
Grand Hamad Stadium, one of 20 venues used for the 2006 Asian Games, saw its fair share of sporting events throughout the competition, which included 45 countries, 39 sports, 9,520 competitors, and 424 events. Grand Hamad Stadium, a rectangular venue, was used for both rugby sevens and football matches during this tournament. It also showcased its versatility by holding table tennis matches and other fencing contests. The capacity was increased to 13,000 spectators for the occasion.[3]
The field, which is mostly used to host Al-Arabi SC football games, which are played in the Qatar Stars League, has earned the name Al-Arabi Sports Club Stadium. The Iraq National Team used Grand Hamad Stadium during the 2014 World Cup qualification stages while their national stadium in Basra Sports City was being built.[4]
FIFA World Cup qualification matches
FIFA World Cup qualification matches that were held in the stadium:
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 March 2001 | File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia | 4–3 | File:Flag of Palestine.svg Palestine | Group 3 |
| 11 November 2011 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 1–0 | File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China | Group 1 |
| 29 February 2012 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 7–1 | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore | Group 1 |
| 12 June 2012 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 1–1 | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | Group B |
| 16 October 2012 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 1–2 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Group B |
| 14 November 2012 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 1–0 | File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan | Group B |
| 11 June 2013 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 0–1 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | Group B |
| 12 March 2015 | File:Flag of Yemen.svg Yemen | 3–1 | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan | First Round |
| 8 September 2015 | File:Flag of Yemen.svg Yemen | 0–4 | File:Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain | Group H |
| 17 November 2015 | File:Flag of Yemen.svg Yemen | 1–3 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | Group H |
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Friendly (national team) Matches
Friendly (national Team) Matches that were held in the stadium.
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2011 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 1–0 | File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon |
| 29 May 2013 | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | 1–1 | File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon |
| 25 March 2014 | File:Flag of Yemen.svg Yemen | 2–0 | File:Flag of Nepal.svg Nepal |
| 11 April 2014 | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | 3–0 | File:Flag of Nepal.svg Nepal |
| 30 October 2014 | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | 3–0 | File:Flag of Nepal.svg Nepal |
| 16 December 2018 | File:Flag of Palestine.svg Palestine | 2–0 | File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan |
| 31 December 2018 | File:Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam | 4–2 | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines |
| 8 January 2024 | File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia | 2–2 | File:Flag of the Syrian revolution.svg Syria |
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
Grand Hamad Stadium was chosen one of four alternative venues for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
See also
References
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