A simple guide to the AFC Asian Cup 2023 stadiums
Al Jazeera
A quick look at the nine stadiums that will host the 2023 Asian Cup matches in Qatar.
Qatar is hosting the AFC Asian Cup 2023 for the third time, and the continental tournament will be spread across nine stadiums in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
Football fans will watch 24 teams compete for the trophy with the first match taking place on January 12 at Lusail Stadium. Seven World Cup stadiums and two other football stadiums are being used for the event.
Here is a look at the venues:
Capacity: 88,000Inauguration: September 2022Location: Lusail City
Lusail Stadium is the biggest tournament venue for the Asian Cup and will host the opening ceremony, the first match – being played between Lebanon and Qatar – and the final of the tournament on February 10.
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