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The Al Janoub Stadium ( formerly known as Al-Wakrah Stadium) is located in Al Wakrah, Qatar. The stadium was originally opened in May 2019. It has a capacity of 40,000 seats. It was one of the stadiums used for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

For the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the following matches will be held in the stadium: Matches: 5x Group Matches, 1x Round of 16.

View of Qatar's Al Janoub Stadium (Google Earth/Maxar Technologies, 15/11/20)

Significant events held at the Al Janoub Stadium

Here are just some of the recent major events that have been held at the Al Janoub Stadium:

• 2020 AFC Champions League Final
• 2021 FIFA Arab Cup
• 2022 FIFA World Cup

Al Janoub Stadium Trivia

• The roof design was inspired by the sails of traditional Dhow boats, used by pearl divers from the region.

Related Pages

• Other Qatar stadiums
• All stadiums list
• Top-10 largest stadiums in the world
• Venues for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
• Sport in Qatar

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