The Al Janoub Stadium, also known as Al Wakrah Stadium, opened in mid 2019 and will serve as one of the eight game venues for the 2022 Qatar World Cup. This futuristic 40,000-seat stadium will host seven matches up to the quarter-finals.

Designed by the world-renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, The Al Janoub Stadium draws design inspiration from the city of Al Wakrah and its historical pearl diving and fishing traditions. The corpus of the stadium was created as a modern interpretation of the traditional dhow boat hulls turned upside-down and huddled together to provide shade and shelter from the harsh desert conditions.

One of the most important features of the Al Janoub Stadium is its 92-metre retractable roof. Operated by titanium-covered wires, it can be opened or closed within 30 minutes to let in the light and provide shade as needed. In addition to the retractable roof and the ergonomic design of the stadium itself, the venue is equipped with an innovative cooling system to keep the fans, players and officials comfortable in a more sustainable way.