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First match played at Fosters’ ‘golden vessel’ World Cup stadium

By 2022-09-22T06:00:00

Lusail stadium 2

Boots hit the ground at arena which will host final of 2022 tournament in Qatar

The Foster & Partners-designed stadium which will host the final of this year’s World Cup in Qatar has been inaugurated with its first match.

Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal SFC beat Egyptian Premier League winners Zamalek 4 - 1 on penalties in the final of the Lusail Super Cup, which was watched by Fosters head of studio Luke Fox.

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