Qatar's 2022 World Cup Bid

The Doha Port stadium is pictured in this artists impression as Qatar 2022 World Cup bid unveiled its stadiums on September 16, 2010 in Doha, Qatar. The architecture of the stadium references its location by creating a shape reminiscent of a marine animal.

The Qatar University stadium is pictured in this artists impression as Qatar 2022 World Cup bid unveiled its stadiums on September 16, 2010 in Doha, Qatar.

A model of the Al-Shamal stadium is displayed during a tour by FIFA officials who are inspecting Qatar's 2022 World Cup hosting bid in Doha as the Gulf country tries to convince the FIFA inspectors that it can overcome the scorching heat by cooled carbon neutral stadiums.

The Al-Shamal stadium is pictured in this artists impression. It's shape was derived from the traditional "dhow", the local fishing boats of the Persian Gulf.

The Al-Gharafa stadium is pictured in this artists impression. The facade will be made up of the colors of the flags of all countries that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to symbolize football and the friendship, respect and understanding.

The Al-Rayyan stadium is pictured in this artists impression. It has been designed to include a "media facade" that includes a membrane that acts as a screen for projections; news, commercials, sports updates and current tournament information and matches.

The Al-Khor stadium is pictured in this artists impression.

The Education City stadium is pictured in this artists impression.

The Umm Slal stadium is pictured in this artists impression. The architectural concept takes it's inspiration from a nearby beautiful old fort.

The Sports City stadium is pictured in this artists impression. The stadium draws it's inspiration from the traditional Arabian tent "architecture."

The Al-Wakrah stadium complex is pictured in this artists impression.

A model of the Al-Wakra football stadium is displayed.

A model of the Al-Gharrafa stadium is displayed.