Stadium 974
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| Location | Ras Abu Aboud, Qatar |
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| Coordinates | 25°17′24″N 51°33′54″E / 25.290°N 51.565°E |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2018 |
| Opened | 30 November 2021 |
| Architect | Fenwick Iribarren Architects |
Stadium 974 (Arabic: استاد 974, romanized: ʾIstād 974, formerly Ras Abu Aboud Stadium) is a football stadium in Ras Abu Aboud, Doha, Qatar. Opened 30 November 2021, it is a temporary venue that will host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, after which it will be deconstructed.
Design and construction
The concept of the stadium was designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects.[1][2] The stadium is constructed on a 450,000 square-meter waterfront site and is situated on an artificial promontory. It has a modular design, and incorporates 974 recycled shipping containers in homage to the site's industrial history and the international dialing code for Qatar (+974).[3] Some of the containers house stadium amenities such as bathrooms and concessions.[3] The shipping containers and seats used by the stadium are later to be dismantled and provided as assistance to other under-developed countries in the world; it is the first temporary venue in FIFA World Cup history.[4][5]
The stadium is one of eight being converted for the tournament.[6] The procurement process for the stadium conversion began in 2017. The construction of the stadium involved HBK Contracting Company (HBK),[7] DCB-QA, Time Qatar, Fenwick Iribarren Architects (FI-A), Schlaich Bergermann Partner and Hilson Maron.[8][9]
The stadium received a four-star rating from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS).[10]
History
The stadium was initially announced under the name Ras Abu Aboud Stadium. During a launch event on 20 November 2021 the venue was officially renamed Stadium 974.[3]
It hosted its first match on 30 November 2021 on the opening day of the FIFA Arab Cup, between the United Arab Emirates and Syria.[11]
2022 FIFA World Cup
Stadium 974 will host seven matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
| Date | Time | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 November 2022 | 19:00 |  Mexico |
– |  Poland |
Group C | |
| 24 November 2022 | 19:00 |  Portugal |
– |  Ghana |
Group H | |
| 26 November 2022 | 19:00 |  France |
– |  Denmark |
Group D | |
| 28 November 2022 | 19:00 |  Brazil |
– |  Switzerland |
Group G | |
| 30 November 2022 | 22:00 | Poland |
– |  Argentina |
Group C | |
| 2 December 2022 | 22:00 |  Serbia |
– | Switzerland |
Group G | |
| 5 December 2022 | 22:00 | Winners Group G | – | Runners-up Group H | Round of 16 |
References
- ^ "A Modular, Demountable Stadium Built From Shipping Containers Will Be Erected for Qatar 2022 World Cup". archdaily.com. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Stunning images reveal Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Design". 9 July 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "Demountable stadium built with shipping containers reaches completion in Qatar". Dezeen. 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium a legacy for the community". Qatar's Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium Makes Steady Progress". albawaba.com. 26 August 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Why will Ras Abu Aboud Stadium be dismantled after 2022 FIFA World Cup?". iloveqatar.net. 12 November 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Qatari firm wins contract for Ras Abu Aboud World Cup Stadium". thepeninsulaqatar.com. 29 May 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Doha, Qatar". designbuild-network.com. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
- ^ "Qatar unveils designs for Ras Abu Aboud while Khalifa Stadium gets 4-stars". inhabitat.com. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
- ^ "Qatar unveils designs for Ras Abu Aboud while Khalifa Stadium gets 4-stars". insideworldfootball.com. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "FIFA President reflects on stunning opening day at FIFA Arab Cup™". www.fifa.com. Retrieved 2021-12-02.