The final of the 50th edition of the Amir Cup will be played on Friday, 18 March 2022 at Khalifa International Stadium, a venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Khalifa International Stadium, which was redeveloped and reopened as the first stadium ready to host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is one of the most famous sporting venues in the region, having hosted many important tournaments, matches and events during its long history, such as the fourth, eleventh and twenty-fourth editions of the Arabian Gulf Cup, the opening ceremony of the 2006 Asian Games, the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, and other events that remain prominent in the annals of Qatari football and sport.
As part of the preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the Khalifa International Stadium hosted a number of international events over the past few years since its redevelopment, including the FIFA Club World Cup.
Built in 1976 in Al Rayyan, Khalifa International Stadium has long been the cornerstone of the country’s sporting tradition – and the gatekeeper to its promising future. This accomplished 40,000-seat arena already has an illustrious hosting history, having previously welcomed the Asian Games, the Arabian Gulf Cup and the AFC Asian Cup, among other events. Over the years it has become a worthy ambassador for the Middle East, symbolising sporting excellence in all its forms. For people in Qatar and the region, Khalifa International Stadium is an old friend, a familiar face which brings communities together.
This year’s Amir Cup is still at the quarter-final stage, which will be held on March 5 and 6. Defending champions Al Sadd will open the last eight fixtures with a match against Al Ahli at 4:50pm on Saturday, March 5 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. That will be followed by last year’s runner-up Al Rayyan taking on Al Wakrah at 7:45pm at the same venue.
On Sunday, March 6, Al Sailiya and Al Duhail clash at 4:50pm at the Grand Hamad Stadium, followed by Qatar SC and Al Gharafa at 7:45pm. The semi-finals will be held on March 14.
The winner between Al Sadd and Al Ahli will take on the winner between Al Sailiya and Al Duhail in the first semi-final. The second semi pits the winner of Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah against the winner of Qatar SC and Al Gharafa. The timings and venue for the semis will be announced later.
Ooredoo Cup semi-finals on March 23
Meanwhile, the Qatar Stars League announced the Ooredoo Cup semi-finals will be held on March 23 at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The final is scheduled for March 28 at the same venue. In the semis, Al Wakrah will take on Al Gharafa, while Al Sailiya face Al Rayyan.
Amir Cup trophy
