Diario AS: Of the 8 stadiums where the FIFA World Cup matches scheduled in Qatar in 2022 will be held, the Khalifa International Stadium stands out due to its value , and the great value it represents at the level of Qatari sports in general.
Since its construction for the 1976 Gulf Cup – the first to be held in Qatar – the stadium has been at the heart of sport in this country and Asia as a whole. The second Arabian Gulf Cup tournament staged at the stadium, in 1992, ended with Qatar lifting the trophy for the first time.