What will happen to Qatar's World Cup Stadiums?

The iconic player posters that lit up the city's skyscrapers have all gone. The ticketing booths, Hayya Service Centres and other tournament help points have been replaced, and the pre-tournament look has returned to the country. 

And, for now, the eight World Cup tournament stadiums are empty.

The stadiums are works of architectural brilliance, each with a unique design. They feature state-of-the-art facilities to enhance the fan experience, which left long-lasting memories of the games that took place within them. Because Qatar is a small country, there is less need for these arenas after World Cup.

The stadiums have become iconic globally, but what will become of them? The goal of the Supreme Committee in 2010 was to have a sustainable legacy after the World Cup. Therefore, all eight stadiums will be utilised in some capacity. The Khalifa International Stadium, where Japan famously made the round of 16 by defeating Spain, was built before the World Cup bid was won. It will continue to be the home of Qatar's national team and host other large sporting events thanks to its ability to hold athletic tournaments.

Stadium 974 is certainly unique, and it hosted some memorable games to suit its striking design. Argentina progressed from the group stage by beating Poland 2-0, and Brazil ran riot against the Korea Republic in the round of 16, winning 4-1 thanks to impressive goals from Vinicius Jr and Richarlison.

The stadium took its name from the 974 shipping containers it took to construct it. The ground was praised for being the world's first 'transportable stadium' because it can be dismantled and reassembled anywhere in the world.

At the end of the World Cup, Stadium 974 was to be donated to another country. Since then, Qatar