Qatar’s first stadium has been completed ahead of World Cup 2022, five years before the tournament and it is air conditioned. The 40,000 Khalifa Inter
Qatar’s first stadium has been completed ahead of World Cup 2022, five years before the tournament and it is air conditioned. The 40,000 Khalifa International Stadium has been open since 1976 but has been extensively renovated for the major competition in the Middle Eastern country.
The Khalifa International Stadium was renovated to the tune of £70million and one of the key features is the cooling system at the Doha ground, which was the main reason the country bidded to host football’s biggest tournament, as temperatures soar to 50 degrees. With the pitch at a temperature of 26 degrees the Celsius stands at 24-28 degrees year-round.
The secretary general of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, Hassan Al Thawadi, said: “The completion of our first stadium more than five years before the Qatar World Cup begins is an important milestone.“It reflects our determination to deliver a tournament the entire Arab world is proud to be a part of. As we promised in our bid, our innovative stadiums offer an unrivalled experience to fans and players alike.
“I’m proud we can show these off to the world and welcome fans with the hospitality this World Cup will be remembered for. The cooling system was at the heart of the Arabian country’s bid for the tournament.
