qatar?s ?al wakrah? stadium ? the 2022 world cup venue designed by the late zaha hadid ? has been inaugurated. on may 16, 2019, the arena hosted the the amir cup final, with local authorities reporting that all tickets inside the 40,000-seat stadium had been sold. the venue, which will host games up to the soccer tournament?s quarter-final stage, was first unveiled back in 2013 with construction getting underway the following year.

all images and video courtesy of supreme committee for delivery & legacy
 
 
located in one of qatar?s oldest continuously inhabited areas, the zaha hadid-designed venue has been described as ?an extraordinary stadium for an adventurous city?. the supreme committee for delivery & legacy (SC) ? the organization responsible for delivering the stadiums and infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA world cup ? also promise that ?supporters will also find plenty to do before and after matches, whether it?s taking a stroll along the waterfront, buying unique local wares at the souq, or discovering the area?s rich history at a museum.?
the design was inspired by the sails of traditional dhow boats
 
 
the stadium?s fully retractable roof means that it can be used year-round. it also features technology that is capable of cooling the spectator areas to 18°C (64°F) and the field of play to 20°C (68°F). after the world cup, the stadium?s capacity will be reduced to 20,000 thanks to its modular construction, with the excess seats being donated to ...