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Image of a large World Cup stadium building under construction. Building sits near a river bank on a large foundation of sand with much of the structural framework still exposed.

Going Down (Maybe)

A Russian World Cup stadium could sink into a swamp

October 2, 2019

View from highway of white-capped World Cup stadium in twilight

(Popular)ous Pitch

Here’s what you need to know about the stadium hosting the World Cup finale

July 4, 2019

Aerial photo of a white, rounded stadium with curves

Goooooaaaaalllll

Zaha Hadid Architects’ 2022 World Cup Stadium in Qatar opens

May 20, 2019

Successful Pitches

2026 World Cup preview: Which U.S. cities will host?

July 13, 2018

Goooooooooooooaaaaaal!!

Here are 7 Russian architecture projects to check out before the World Cup begins

June 13, 2018

Qatari officials considering an underwater TV station, among other outlandish pitches, as its $200 billion 2022 World Cup approaches

May 29, 2015

Qatar To Host FIFA World Cup 2022 With Stadia by Zaha Hadid, Others

October 8, 2013

Zaha Hadid and AECOM's 2022 World Cup Stadium (Courtesy 2022 FIFA World Cup)

Zaha Hadid Designs an Oasis-Inspired Stadium for the 2022 World Cup

June 14, 2013

Populous' design for the new Rostov Stadium. (Courtesy Populous)

Populous Designs a 45,000-Seat World Cup Stadium in Russia

December 7, 2012