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Post by rugbytoffee on Oct 19, 2022 15:33:20 GMT
Lusail, Lusail Iconic Stadium (80,000 capacity) Qatar's biggest stadium will host the final on December 18 as well as, amongst other matches, the first semi-final. Built in Lusail, a planned city for a population of 200,000 people situated 15 kilometres north of central Doha, there are plans for the stadium to be transformed into a community hub after the World Cup, with most of its seats being removed and donated elsewhere.
Al-Khor, Al-Bayt Stadium (60,000)
The venue for the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador on November 20, as well as the group-stage showdown between Spain and Germany and the second semi-final. It is constructed in the form of a Bedouin tent although there are plans for the upper tier to be removed after the competition. Situated on Qatar's north-east coast, around 35 kilometres from Doha, it is therefore beyond the reach of the capital's metro system, making it one of the harder venues to access for supporters.
Al-Rayyan, Education City Stadium (40,000)
Situated among university campuses in Al-Rayyan, just to the west of Doha itself, and reachable by metro, the stadium will notably host one of the quarter-finals. Its capacity will be reduced by half after the tournament with plans for the seats to be donated to developing countries.
Al-Rayyan, Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium (40,000)
The home of one of Qatar's most successful clubs, Al-Rayyan, the stadium has been built on the site of the old venue of the same name and is one metro stop beyond the nearby Education City. Located where the city meets the desert, its capacity will also be reduced by half after the tournament.
Doha, Khalifa International Stadium (40,000)
Built in 1976, it is the only venue which already existed before Qatar was awarded the World Cup, although it has since been transformed. Hosted the 2011 Asian Cup final and also the final of the 2019 Club World Cup between Liverpool and Flamengo. Will host England's opening clash with Iran.
Doha, Al-Thumama Stadium (40,000)
Situated to the south of central Doha, close to the city's Hamad International Airport, the stadium is built in the form of a gahfiya, the traditional cap worn by men across the Middle East. It will host one of the quarter-finals, while its capacity will be reduced to 20,000 after the World Cup.
Doha, Stadium 974 (40,000)
Built out of shipping containers on Doha's waterfront, the pop-up stadium will be completely dismantled after the World Cup. The number 974 is the international dialling code for Qatar but also represents the number of containers used for the stadium's construction.
Al-Wakrah, Al-Janoub Stadium (40,000)
Located south of Doha in the city of Al-Wakrah, the stadium's design was inspired by the traditional boats used for pearl diving and fishing.
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Post by rugbytoffee on Oct 20, 2022 8:36:49 GMT
Each of the 32 participating teams must submit a preliminary selection of players for the World Cup by Friday as they begin the process of finalising their squads for the tournament in Qatar.
All the teams are required to send a list of a minimum of 35 players up to a maximum of 55 on Friday, as per FIFA regulations.
Furthermore, the final squad must come from the preliminary list and is not allowed to change players for a duration of three weeks.
The preliminary selection won’t be published by FIFA, but teams have the option to disclose their choices.
This is the first time a World Cup preliminary list has been expanded to 55 since Russia’s tournament and past editions.
Dubbed a World Cup of firsts, this year’s squads will debut 26 members instead of the usual 23 to factor in injuries and the tournament’s timing as it kicks off during several football leagues.
On the 14 November, a few days before the World Cup, FIFA will require all teams to report their rosters for the World Cup
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Post by rugbytoffee on Nov 10, 2022 16:42:09 GMT
England squad for the Qatar World Cup Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal).
Defenders: Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal), John Stones (Manchester City), Eric Dier (Tottenham), Conor Coady (Everton), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United).
Midfielders: Declan Rice (West Ham), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea).
Forwards: Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), James Maddison (Leicester), Harry Kane (captain, Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Callum Wilson (Newcastle).
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Post by rugbytoffee on Nov 15, 2022 12:07:18 GMT
The mascot for the FIFA World Cup 2022 is La’eeb. La’eeb is an Arabic word meaning 'super-skilled player'. It is inspired by the keffiyeh, a traditional headdress worn by Arab men.
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Post by Football News on Nov 22, 2022 6:13:28 GMT
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