The first stadium in the world equipped with air conditioning

The Khalifa stadium, which has just been built in Qatar, has a capacity of 40,000 seats, is one of the works for the World Cup five years later.

The Khalifa stadium dates back to 1976 but has just been repaired to serve the 2022 World Cup , Qatar's biggest football festival to host.

Unlike other countries, Qatar receives a lot of pressure when hosting the 2022 World Cup because the country has a harsh climate, the summer is up to 50 degrees Celsius and the players can hardly play normally.

Khalifa Stadium viewed from above.

So FIFA decided on the 2022 World Cup to take place in the winter, with the final on December 18. This is the first time in history, different from the tradition held in the summer.

Although the time has changed for less harsh weather, the host country Qatar is still attentive when equipping modern air conditioning system for the stadium. Under Khalifa, there is always an air conditioning system that keeps the temperature around 26 degrees Celsius, and in the stands is 24-28 degrees Celsius. The total cost to rebuild the Khalifa yard is about 70 million dollars.

Night Khalifa courtyard.

"The completion of the stadium for the World Cup 5 years ahead is a big step. It shows our commitment, the determination to organize the tournament that can make the Arab countries proud" , member The organizers said.

Earlier this year, an English worker was killed in the process of building the Khalifa. The host country of Qatar also suffered harsh criticism for its treatment of migrant workers.

This is the first stadium in the world to have air conditioning.

The Khalifa will host a number of matches in the group stage and the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. But on this Friday, the course will open to host the Emir Cup final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd.