Doha, November 07 (QNA) Lusail Stadium, the largest stadium for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, enjoys a special place among football fans, as it will host the final match of the tournament, which will be held on December 18, on the anniversary of the National Day of the State of Qatar. A new page of the bright history of Qatar.

Lusail Stadium, which has a capacity of 80,000 seats, embodies Qatar's ambition and enthusiasm towards sharing Arab culture with the whole world. By entering the sun's rays inside the stadium.

The stadium is in the center of the modern city of Lusail, which is 20 kilometers north of the center of Doha. Lusail will be the city of the future due to its enjoyment of all the facilities and elements of modern life, in addition to its important historical value in the hearts of Qataris.

By highlighting Lusail Stadium, which is designed in the form of a traditional bowl, fans will be attracted by the elegant design of the stadium, thanks to its shiny gold facade, as well as its highly refined and exquisite decorations, along with unique wavy patterns, which reflects the splendor and uniqueness of the design.

Crowning the stadium's elaborate facade, a roof made of carefully selected materials spreads shade throughout the stadium, but at the same time allows the right amount of sunlight to touch the first-class grass on the stadium floor.

In the evening, the advanced lighting system will create a perfect harmony and interplay between the stadium lights and the open spaces in its facade, to mimic the glow of the “Al Fanar Lantern” when it welcomes the fans coming to the stadium.

Upon entering the stadium, visitors will be greeted by the dazzling sight of 80,000 football fans, drawing a palette of vibrant colors accompanied by a wall of sound, where the ceiling and arched sides of the stadium echo the songs and cheers of the fans in the ears of all who embrace them.

Lusail Stadium will host 10 matches in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is the largest number of matches compared to the rest of the tournament’s stadiums, including 6 matches in the group stage, and one match in each of the price-finals, quarter-finals, and semi-finals, in addition to the final match.

The match between Argentina and Saudi Arabia will be the first for the third group. It will also host Brazil's confrontation with Serbia for Group G, then Argentina will return to play again by meeting Mexico, and for the eighth group, Portugal will meet with Uruguay, Saudi Arabia will meet Mexico for the third group, and Cameroon will face Brazil.

Lusail Stadium will leave a global sporting and cultural legacy that extends beyond the World Cup, especially as it will retain a special place in the hearts of people in the region, being the stadium that will host the final match of the first FIFA World Cup to be held in the Arab world. The prestige of the stadium in this tournament will be a symbol of inspiring promising generations of young athletes and girls, as well as encouraging members of the community in general to adopt more active lifestyles.

The stadium will also leave a legacy of another kind, as it will benefit projects that will receive many of its detachable seats, which will be donated after the end of the tournament. After witnessing the enthusiasm of the fans during the FIFA World Cup, these seats will move to many other stadiums, expanding the base of sports practice.

After the dismantling of the majority of the Lusail Stadium’s seats, the site will undergo a comprehensive transformation process, with schools, housing, shops, cafes and medical clinics emerging under the stadium’s roof, and the stadium becoming a unique community center that benefits the city that embraces it, which is growing at an accelerating pace. As for the rows of seats in the upper part of the stadium, it will be ingeniously transformed into balconies and spaces for the benefit of future visitors to the venue.

Maintaining these seats and the stadium’s roof comes with the aim of permanently evoking the glorious sporting history of this edifice in people’s minds. Lusail Stadium will be a source of inspiration for football fans and future stars of the game, and will provide lessons to be used in building stadiums in the future.

This stadium will become a model in sustainable stadium development by adopting environmentally friendly building practices, conserving energy, donating its seats and integrating into a vibrant city.

Fans holding the "Haya" card can benefit from free transportation services via modern public transportation throughout Qatar. Fans will be able to directly access Lusail Stadium through the Doha Metro via Lusail Station on the Red Line, which is located a short distance from the stadium.

Private car drivers and their escorts can reach the stadium via Al Khor Expressway, and parking and transportation are available near the stadium. In the phase following the World Cup, it will be possible to reach the stadium via the light tram network in Lusail City.

Lusail Stadium received two prestigious certificates in the sustainability of design and construction, from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS) program, in recognition of the unique commitment of the World Cup edifice to sustainability standards during the design and construction stages of the architectural edifice, which will witness the World Cup final in December.

After completing the audit work, the Gulf Foundation for Research and Development awarded Lusail Stadium a five-star "GSAS" certificate in design and construction, and a construction management certificate of Excellence Class (A).

All stadiums that will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 are obligated to meet the requirements for obtaining a minimum four-star certificate from the Global Sustainability Assessment System (GSAS), which was approved by the International Football Association (FIFA) for sustainability rating, to ensure that the infrastructure of the tournament adheres to standards strict environmental.