Qatar unveils designs for third World Cup venue, Khalifa stadium

Qatar’s 2022 World Cup organizing body has unveiled its latest stadium design plans with a look at Khalifa International Stadium in the Aspire Zone.

The stadium, which is nearly 40 years old, is being remodeled, but is expected to keep its iconic metal arcs.

The curved design, which is reminiscent of architect Zaha Hadid’s vision for Al Wakrah stadium, features a swooping roof.

It will cover a seating area that is being expanded to create capacity for 40,000 spectators and to ensure it complies with FIFA’s stadium requirements for hosting group, round of 16 and quarter-final matches.

Images of the new arena appear to show that the athletics track that surrounds the current football pitch but which contravenes FIFA rules for a World Cup hosting venue, has been removed.

However, as the footprint of the track looks to be the same, questions may be raised by some fans about sight lines – a common complaint regarding the current configuration of the stadium.

Original article by Lesley Walker

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Qatar unveils designs for third World Cup venue, Khalifa stadium