EXPLAINER: What's post-World Cup future for Qatar's stadiums
The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand
By GRAHAM DUNBAR
Published - Dec 05, 2022, 04:50 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 23, 2023, 08:08 AM EDT
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The World Cup stadium was designed to leave a minimal footprint in the Qatari sand. It's now due to be dismantled.
Stadium 974 played host to seven matches, the last of which was Brazil's 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday.
The Qataris say the stadium will disappear, but it isn't clear when that will happen. The Gulf country will soon stage an Asian Cup, the multi-sport Asian Games and maybe even an Olympics.
A look at FIFA requirements for World Cup stadiums and what happens next for Qatar's venues.
