Miniature models provide bird's eye view of Qatar World Cup 2022 venues - in pictures

Eight venues will host showpiece event from November 21 to December 18

Soccer Football - 72nd FIFA Congress - Doha Exhibition & Convention Center, Doha, Qatar - March 31, 2022 A miniature model of Stadium 974 for the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup in soccer later this year is seen. REUTERS / Kai Pfaffenbach

A miniature model of the Al Janoub Stadium which will hosts the 2022 World Cup. Reuters

A miniature model of the Al Janoub Stadium at the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center. Reuters

A bird's eye view of a miniature model of Stadium 974. Reuters

Miniature model of the Education City Stadium in Qatar. Reuters

Miniature model of Al Thumama Stadium that will host the 2022 World Cup. Reuters

The Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar. Reutrs

The Khalifa International Stadium which will host the 2022 World Cup. Reuters

Miniature model of Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Reuters

Preparations are well and truly under way for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the draw to be held on Friday.

A total of 29 teams have secured qualification for the main event which will be held from November 21 to December 18 across eight venues.

Earlier in the week, the main Lusail Stadium was unveiled to the public. The stadium has a capacity of 80,000 capacity and will be the venue for the final on December 18.

Then on Thursday, the unique 974 Stadium was showcased. The Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, as it is officially known, has a capacity of 40,000 and is, interestingly, a 'pop-up' stadium built out of shipping containers and which will be dismantled after the World Cup.

The number 974 is significant for two reasons - it is the international dialling code for Qatar and also the number of containers used for the stadium's construction.

The other venues that will be used for the tournament are the Al Thumama Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Khalifa International Stadium, Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Education City Stadium, and the Al Janoub Stadium.

The picture gallery above shows miniature models of the World Cup 2022 stadiums. Scroll through to get a bird's eye view of what to expect at the World Cup.

The 974 Stadium, which will host matches during the World Cup in Qatar. All photos: Getty

Nine hundred and seventy-four shipping containers have been used in the construction of the 974 Stadium.

Seven matches will be played there.

The concourse of the 974 Stadium, where shipping containers have been used in the construction.

Inside the empty stadium, where the cheers of fans will soon ring out.

Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is another Qatar venue for teams to battle it out on the pitch.

It will also host seven World Cup matches.

Seats waiting to be filled with cheering supporters at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.

The Education City Stadium in Qatar.