Khalifa International Stadium (Arabic: ستاد خليفة الدولي) or also known as National Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar as part of the Doha Sports City complex, which also includes Aspire Academy, Hamad Aquatic Centre, and the Aspire Tower. The stadium was originally opened in 1976, but was fully renovated and expanded in 2005 prior to the 2006 Asian Games in order to increase its capacity from 20,000 to 40,000. A roof has also been built on the Western side of the stadium, along with a large arch on the Eastern side which was used as a platform for the launch of fireworks during the 2006 Asian Games opening ceremony.
Before its renovation it was used mostly for football matches, but it includes facilities for many other sports. Since 1997 it hosts the annual athletics event Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, now as part of the IAAF Diamond League. It is currently the stadium of Qatar national football team.
The venue hosted an international friendly football match between Brazil and England on November 14, 2009 and the athletics of the 2009 ISF World School Games, held between December 8 - December 12, 2009.
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The stadium's interior during the 2006 Asian Games
Opening fireworks at the 2006 Asian Games set off inside the stadium
Khalifa International Stadium at midday
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