Qatar continues to amaze the football world: FIFA President Infantino

Doha: Qatar’s latest FIFA World Cup tournament venue was unveiled last night when Al Thumama Stadium hosted the Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd. 

The stunning venue – which was designed by Qatari architect Ibrahim M Jaidah – was inaugurated in the presence of the Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, as the country marked yet another milestone on the road to 2022.

The inauguration ceremony took place prior to the final and involved local schoolchildren celebrating the design of the stadium. On the pitch, Al Sadd won the final 5-4 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes. It was a record 18th victory in the competition for the Wolves.