Built in 1976 in Al Rayyan, Khalifa International Stadium has been the cornerstone of the country's sporting tradition, and the gatekeeper to its promising future. This magnificent 40,000 seat arena has a wonderful hosting history, having previously welcomed the Asian Games, the Arabian Gulf Cup and the Asian Cup, and over the years has become an ambassador in the Middle East, symbolizing sporting excellence in all its forms. The stadium is located in the center of all FIFA 2022 stadiums and will play a pivotal role in this tournament, whose unique geography and advanced transportation systems will make it the best international football competition ever.