Asian Cup 2019: Stadium guide | What do the venues look like 

Zayed Sports City Stadium - Capacity - 43000
Zayed Sports City Stadium - Capacity - 43000

#5 Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium

Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium - Capacity - 16000
Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium - Capacity - 16000

The second stadium in Al Ain, also known as Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium, has a capacity to hold 16000 people. The Sheikh Khalifa stadium was opened as a multi-purpose event in 1996.

This edition, the ground will be used for 5 group stage games and a Round-of-16 game. The stadium had successfully hosted group matches of the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship and 1996 AFC Asian Cup.

The stadium owned by Al Ain FC now has matches of the club occasionally and opens up to the UAE national squad, at times.


#6 Al-Maktoum Stadium

Al-Maktoum Stadium - Capacity - 16000
Al-Maktoum Stadium - Capacity - 16000

The Al-Maktoum Stadium, located in Dubai has a capacity of 16000 after being upgraded ahead of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

The stadium will host 6 games - 4 in the group stages and one each in Round of 16 and Quarter Finals. The most awaited game of the tournament, between Iran and Iraq, will be played here.

Al-Maktoum is the home ground of UAE Pro League club Al-Nasr.

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