Jassim bin Hamad Stadium
| ملعب جاسم بن حمد (Arabic) | |
| File:Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.jpg Interior view of the stadium | |
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| Full name | Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Stadium (ملعب الشيخ جاسم بن حمد) |
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| Public transit | File:Gold Line Doha Icon 04.2019.svg Al Sudan (السودان) |
| Owner | Al-Sadd Sports Club |
| Capacity | 15,000[1] |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 1975 |
| Renovated | 2004, 2010 |
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Jassim bin Hamad Stadium (Arabic: ملعب جاسم بن حمد) is an association football stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, located in the Fereej Al Soudan district,[2] about 5 kilometres (3 miles) west from the centre of Doha. It is the home of the Al Sadd Sports Club's association football team, who play in the top-flight Qatar Stars League, and is occasionally used by the Qatar men's and women's national football teams as one of their home grounds. Named after the then-Qatari Minister of Youth and Sports Jassim bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, who had provided permission for Al Sadd's founding members to form the group in 1969, the stadium was opened in 1975, and has since been renovated twice; once for the 17th Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, and again in 2010. In addition to hosting all matches of the Arabian Gulf Cup in 2004, the stadium has hosted numerous international association football matches throughout its history, including matches of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup, the football tournaments at the 2006 Asian Games and 2011 Pan Arab Games, and two editions of the Italian super cup, the Supercoppa Italiana.[3][4]
Facilities
[edit | edit source]Aside from the main field, the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium area also accommodates an administration office, a cafe, a mosque, workers' quarters, an athletics track, training fields, a swimming pool and a multi-sports hall.[5] The multi-sports hall has a capacity of 1,000 people, and is used for local tournaments in basketball, volleyball, handball and other sports and events.[6]
Design
[edit | edit source]There are about 12,946 seats available in Jassim bin Hamad Stadium. Modern and traditional Qatari architectural elements coexist in the stadium's design. Paying respect to Qatar's nautical heritage, its unusual structure boasts a striking exterior inspired by the sails of ancient dhow boats. The retractable roof of the stadium enables climate control during games and activities. The stadium's amenities are made to give both players and spectators an elite experience. It has cutting-edge broadcast and media spaces, VIP lounges, and changing rooms. Viewers are treated to an intimate setting with great views from every angle, thanks to the seating arrangement. Functionality, beauty, and sustainability are all combined in Jassim bin Hamad Stadium's design, which follows the growing trends in stadium building architecture. The Al Sadd neighborhood of Doha serves as a famous landmark and offers visitors a contemporary and comfortable setting.[7]
History
[edit | edit source]17th Arabian Gulf Cup
[edit | edit source]The Arabian Gulf Cup final match was played on this stadium in December 2014 where Qatar defeated Oman on penalties and won the title. The final ceremony of the cup was held in Jassim bin Hamad stadium.[8]
2006 Asian Games
[edit | edit source]The final of the football tournament of the Games was held there when Qatar defeated Iraq by one goal and won the title. Furthermore, waterpolo, sepak takraw and cue sports took place here during the tournament.[9]
Qatar Stars League
[edit | edit source]As this is Al Sadd's home stadium they play their home league matches there and in the 2009–2010 season it was shared with the other Qatari side Al Ahli. And whenever Al Sadd scores a goal a sound of a wolf howling comes out of the stadium's speakers because the clubs nick or mascot is the wolf.
Qatar national football team
[edit | edit source]The Qatari football team plays its important matches there such as the World Cup qualifiers matches there.
Qatar Heir Apparent's Cup
[edit | edit source]All the matches of this cup are played on the same stadium because this cup is only made up of two semi-finals and a final match.
Qatar's Emir Cup
[edit | edit source]The semi-final matches are played on these stadiums while the quarter-final matches and round of sixteen matches are played in the Grand Hamad Stadium and the final match is played in the Khalifa Stadium.
2014 Supercoppa Italiana
[edit | edit source]The Stadium hosted the 2014 Supercoppa Italiana in a match involving Juventus (Serie A champions) and Napoli (Coppa Italia champions).[10] The Stadium hosted the 2016 Supercoppa Italiana in a match involving Juventus (Serie A champions) and Milan (Coppa Italia runner-up).[11]
2019 FIFA Club World Cup
[edit | edit source]The Jassim bin Hamad Stadium hosted three matches during the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup.[12]
2022 FIFA World Cup
[edit | edit source]During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, France used the stadium as their training base.[13]
Equality Cup
[edit | edit source]In 2024, it hosted the first installment of the Equality Cup, a friendly tournament with international clubs.[14]
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
[edit | edit source]The stadium hosted the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup.[citation needed]
Recent tournament results
[edit | edit source]2019 FIFA Club World Cup
[edit | edit source]| Date | Time (QST) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 11 December 2019 | 20:30 | Qatar Al-Sadd | 3–1 | New Caledonia Hienghène Sport | First round | 7,047 |
| 14 December 2019 | 17:00 | Saudi Arabia Al Hilal | 1–0 | Tunisia ES Tunis | Second round | 7,726 |
| 14 December 2019 | 20:30 | Mexico Monterrey | 3–2 | Qatar Al-Sadd | Second round | 4,878 |
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2023 AFC Asian Cup
[edit | edit source]On 5 April 2023, the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium was chosen one of eight (then nine) venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It hosted seven matches.
| Date | Time | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 13 January 2024 | 20:30 | File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | 0–0 | File:Flag of the United Arab Republic (1958–1971), Flag of Syria (1980–2024).svg Syria | Group B | 10,198 |
| 15 January 2024 | 14:30 |  South Korea
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3–1 | File:Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain | Group E | 8,388 |
| 18 January 2024 | 14:30 | File:Flag of the United Arab Republic (1958–1971), Flag of Syria (1980–2024).svg Syria | 0–1 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Group B | 10,097 |
| 20 January 2024 | 17:30 | File:Flag of Bahrain.svg Bahrain | 1–0 | File:Flag of Malaysia.svg Malaysia | Group E | 10,386 |
| 22 January 2024 | 18:00 | File:Flag of Tajikistan.svg Tajikistan | 2–1 | File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon | Group A | 11,843 |
| 24 January 2024 | 14:30 | File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | 3–2 | File:Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam | Group D | 8,932 |
| 28 January 2024 | 14:30 | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | 4–0 | File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia | Round of 16 | 7,863 |
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See also
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