Here December 18, 2022 was written: golden Lusail Stadium (88,000 seats, the World Cup's largest that day) where Messi lifted the trophy after a final many call football's greatest — a gilded bowl drawn from Gulf lanterns and traditional bowls. It hosts major matches and events today — terrace experiences follow seasons, and check available tours; the lit gold exterior frames best at night from its surrounds or nearby Lusail Boulevard; the metro's Red Line lands directly.