The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium, formerly known as Duhail Stadium, is a football stadium in Doha, Qatar.Lekhwiya inaugurated his new stadium , 15 February 2013
History The construction of the stadium started in 2011 and was completed by February 2013. The first phase was completed in May 2012. The stadium was officially inaugurated on 15 February 2013, with the first match being a Qatar Stars League fixture between the home team Lekhwiya and Al Khor.
The official capacity is 10,000 people and 25 gates facilitate spectators' access to the stadium. The stadium is located within the complex of the Internal Security Forces in the Duhail district of the capital Doha.
The stadium hosted nine matches for the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup and seven matches during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.
Recent tournament results 24th Arabian Gulf Cup (2019)
DateTime(QST)Team #1ResultTeam #2Round26 November 20193–0Group A27 November 20190–0Group B27 November 20191–3Group B30 November 20191–2Group B30 November 20190–2Group B2 December 2019 0–0Group A2 December 2019 1–3Group B5 December 20192–2Semifinals8 December 20191–0Final
2023 AFC Asian Cup On 5 April 2023, the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium was chosen as one of the eight (then nine) venues for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup. It hosted seven matches. DateTimeTeam No. 1ResultTeam No. 2RoundAttendance13 January 202417:300–0Group A4,00116 January 202417:302–0Group F4,53019 January 202417:300–1Group D7,25321 January 202417:300–0Group F6,34023 January 202418:000–3Group C6,56825 January 202418:001–1Group F6,23131 January 202419:001–1 Round of 168,720
2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup The Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium was chosen as one of the four venues for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup. DateTimeTeam No. 1ResultTeam No. 2RoundAttendance15 April 202416:000–0Group A1,35616 April 202418:301–0Group B37818 April 202416:001–0Group A2,92519 April 202416:000–2Group B1,39821 April 202418:301–4Group A5,63222 April 202416:001–2Group B2,41125 April 202420:302–2 Quarter-Final9,10529 April 202417:000–2Semi-Final8,9722 May 202418:30 2–1 Third Place Play-off8,090
See also Lists of stadiums List of football stadiums in Qatar
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