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The Education City Stadium in Qatar.
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The 974 Stadium, which will host matches during the World Cup in Qatar. All photos: Getty
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Nine hundred and seventy-four shipping containers have been used in the construction of the 974 Stadium.
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Seven matches will be played there.
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The concourse of the 974 Stadium, where shipping containers have been used in the construction.
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Inside the empty stadium, where the cheers of fans will soon ring out.
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Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is another Qatar venue for teams to battle it out on the pitch.
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It will also host seven World Cup matches.
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Seats waiting to be filled with cheering supporters at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.
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The Education City Stadium in Qatar.
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The 974 Stadium, which will host matches during the World Cup in Qatar. All photos: Getty
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Nine hundred and seventy-four shipping containers have been used in the construction of the 974 Stadium.
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Seven matches will be played there.
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The concourse of the 974 Stadium, where shipping containers have been used in the construction.
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Inside the empty stadium, where the cheers of fans will soon ring out.
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Ahmad bin Ali Stadium is another Qatar venue for teams to battle it out on the pitch.
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It will also host seven World Cup matches.
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Seats waiting to be filled with cheering supporters at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha.
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The Education City Stadium in Qatar.
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