Khalifa International Stadium
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Khalifa International Stadium (Script error: No such module "IPAc-en"., Template:Langx, Template:ALA-LC) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Doha, Qatar, around Script error: No such module "convert". west from the centre of Doha. Its ground comprises a running track and a grass pitch. Opened in 1976, the stadium was named after then Emir of Qatar Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani. Under the ownership of the Qatar Football Association, it serves as the primary home ground of the Qatar men's national football team. Its current fully-roofed, 45,857-seat configuration was opened in 2017, following a previous reconfiguration in 2005 that incorporated the stadium into the Aspire Zone complex and added a roofed grandstand; boosting its capacity from 20,000 to 40,000.
Khalifa has hosted numerous international association football and athletics events throughout its history. Track and field events at the 2006 Asian Games, 2011 Pan Arab Games, and 2019 World Athletics Championships were held at the stadium, and World Athletics has since organised the annual Doha Diamond League event there as part of its Diamond League series. In the future, Khalifa is planned to host track and field events at the 2030 Asian Games. In association football, the stadium hosted matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup, the 1995 FIFA World Youth Championship, the 2011 and 2023 AFC Asian Cup, and three editions of the Arabian Gulf Cup. The final of the Emir of Qatar Cup is also occasionally played at the stadium.
History
Khalifa International Stadium opened in 1976, ahead of the 4th Arabian Gulf Cup, with a mostly symmetrical stadium bowl and a basic roof covering the upper seats of the stadium's western stand. The stadium hosted all 22 games of the tournament, which was won by Kuwait.[1][2][3] Sixteen years later, the stadium once again hosted all 15 games of the 11th Arabian Gulf Cup in 1992, which saw hosts Qatar win the Arabian Gulf Cup the very first time.[4][5]
In preparation for Doha's hosting of the 2006 Asian Games, Khalifa International Stadium was renovated with a complete remodelling of the stadium's western stand, which transformed it into a grandstand with a second tier and a new roof that covered all the seats. Over the eastern side, a large arch with additional light fixtures were added, which was used as a platform; this was used during the games' opening ceremony to launch fireworks from.[6] The stadium's reconfiguration in 2005 was part of the larger Doha Sports City urban renewal project in Al Rayyan, later known as the Aspire Zone complex. Today, it includes the Aspire Academy, Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Aspire Tower.[7] The ceremonies and track and field events of the 2011 Pan Arab Games were also held at Khalifa a few years later.[8]
After the rights to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup were awarded to Qatar in December 2010, Khalifa International Stadium was reconfigured again to stage matches during the tournament. An initial plan to upgrade the stadium's capacity to at least 68,000 was mulled but later revised.[9] The final design by international architecture firm Dar Al-Handasah, saw the stadium's capacity boosted to 45,857 with the addition of a new tier on the eastern stand, and a new roof covering the entire stadium was built.[10][11] Upon its reopening in 2017, it became the first stadium to receive a four-star rating from the FIFA-endorsed Global Sustainability Assessment System of the Middle East and North Africa,[12] and was the first of the eight venues of the FIFA World Cup to open.[13][14][15] Since its reopening, the stadium hosted the 2019 World Athletics Championships, and three matches of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup, including its final.[16][17][18]
Speciality
Khalifa International stadium was the first one to get inaugurated during last year's Amir cup finals. It has long been the cornerstone of the country's sporting tradition with its unique geography and advanced transport systems.[19]
Khalifa International stadium has set a benchmark. However, its most significant feature is its roof which covers over 70 per cent of the stadium. The roof is designed with EFTE and PTFE materials. Although it is not retractable like other stadiums, it can still provide sufficient shade for fans.However, the distinctive feature of the Khalifa Stadium is its two roof arches. These arches are located on the east and west side of the stadium, which is over 120metre high. Furthermore, it is also fitted with cooling units that span around the stadium.
The cooling system can drop the temperature down to 24 degrees during matches. In addition, the latest renovation also saw the installation of LED pitch lights and a digital floodlight.[20]
Renovation
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the Aspire Zone Foundation collaborated to renovate the stadium, which got underway in 2014. It involved building a sports museum (3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum), expanding the east wing of the stadium's stands to accommodate 48,000 spectators, adding hospitality and VIP suites, installing a state-of-the-art roof that covers every stand in the stadium, and installing cooling technology that uses 40% less energy than traditional stadium cooling technology to maintain the field's ideal temperature of 26 degrees all year round.[21]
International matches
Tournament results
4th Arabian Gulf Cup (1976)
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11th Arabian Gulf Cup (1992)
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1998 Arab Cup
| Date | Time(QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October 1998 | 21:00 | File:Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait | 4–1 | File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | Third place | 25,000 |
| 1 October 1998 | 23:00 | File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia | 3–1 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | Final | 25,000 |
2011 AFC Asian Cup
The Khalifa International Stadium hosted six matches during the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, including the final.
| Date | Time(QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 January 2011 | 19:15 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 0–2 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | Group A | 37,143 |
| 12 January 2011 | 19:15 | File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China | 0–2 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 30,778 | |
| 16 January 2011 | 19:15 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 3–0 | File:Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait | 28,339 | |
| 21 January 2011 | 19:25 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | 2–1 | File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan | Quarter-finals | 16,073 |
| 25 January 2011 | 19:25 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | 0–6 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Semi-finals | 24,826 |
| 29 January 2011 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | 0–1 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | Final | 37,174 |
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24th Arabian Gulf Cup (2019)
| Date | Time (AST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 November 2019 | 19:30 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 1–2 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | Group A | 37,890 |
| 29 November 2019 | 17:30 | File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | 0–2 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 17,437 | |
| 19:30 | File:Flag of Yemen.svg Yemen | 0–6 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 26,392 | ||
| 2 December 2019 | 17:30 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 4–2 | File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | TBD | |
| 20:00 | File:Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait | 2–4 | File:Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain | Group B | TBD |
2022 FIFA World Cup
The Khalifa International Stadium hosted eight matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including the third place play-off.
| Date | Time(QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 November 2022 | 16:00 | File:Flag of England.svg England | 6–2 | File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran | Group B | 45,344 |
| 23 November 2022 | 16:00 | File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany | 1–2 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | Group E | 42,608 |
| 25 November 2022 | 19:00 | File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | 1–1 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador | Group A | 44,833 |
| 27 November 2022 | 19:00 | File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia | 4–1 | File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | Group F | 44,374 |
| 29 November 2022 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador | 1–2 | File:Flag of Senegal.svg Senegal | Group A | 44,569 |
| 1 December 2022 | 22:00 | File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | 2–1 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | Group E | 44,851 |
| 3 December 2022 | 18:00 | File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | 3–1 | File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | Round of 16 | 44,846 |
| 17 December 2022 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia | 2–1 | File:Flag of Morocco.svg Morocco | Third place play-off | 44,137 |
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2023 AFC Asian Cup
On 5 April 2023, the Khalifa International Stadium was chosen as one of nine (then eight) venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.
| Date | Local time | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 January 2024 | 17:30 | File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | 3–1 | File:Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong | Group C | 15,586 |
| 16 January 2024 | 20:30 | File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia | 2–1 | File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | Group F | 41,987 |
| 19 January 2024 | 20:30 | File:Flag of Hong Kong.svg Hong Kong | 0–1 | File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran | Group C | 36,412 |
| 22 January 2024 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 1–0 | File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China | Group A | 42,104 |
| 25 January 2024 | 14:30 | File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan | 0–1 | File:Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain | Group E | 39,650 |
| 29 January 2024 | 14:30 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 2–3 | File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan | Round of 16 | 35,814 |
Friendly
| Date | Time (QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 November 2009 | 19:15 | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil | 1–0 | File:Flag of England.svg England |
| 17 November 2010 | 19:15 | File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil | 0–1 | File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina |
| 18 November 2010 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 0–1 | File:Flag of Haiti.svg Haiti |
| 16 December 2010 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 2–1 | File:Flag of Egypt.svg Egypt |
| 22 December 2010 | 16:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 2–0 | File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia |
| 28 December 2010 | 19:15 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 0–0 | File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran |
| 6 February 2013 | 21:00 | File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | 3–1 | File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay |
| 7 September 2018 | 19:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 1–0 | File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China |
| 11 September 2018 | 19:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 3–0 | File:Flag of Palestine.svg Palestine |
| 31 December 2018 | 20:00 | File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | 1–2 | File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran |
References
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External links
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- Football venues in Qatar
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- Diamond League venues
- Multi-purpose stadiums in Qatar
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- Sport in Al Rayyan
- Stadiums of the Asian Games
- Venues of the 2006 Asian Games
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