Qatar opens fifth 2022 World Cup venue

Qatar yesterday inaugurated its fifth stadium for the

2022 World Cup, welcoming thousands of fully vaccinated spectators.

The launch of Al Thumama stadium, 12 kilometres south of Doha, comes as the country seeks to operate arenas at 100 per cent capacity during the World Cup.

The 40,000-seat arena, which will host groups matches during Qatar 2022 up to the quarterfinals, hosted the domestic Emir Cup final between local clubs Al Rayyan and Al Sadd as its inaugural match. Qatar’s Emir Shaikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and Fifa president Gianni Infantino attended the opening ceremony.