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Al Janoub Arena opens ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027The Local Organising Committee of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 officially opened Al Janoub Arena in its new configuration on Thursday. The football stadium has been transformed into a dedicated basketball venue with a capacity of 8,200 spectators. It is one of four arenas that will host games during the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The opening came exactly one year before the start of the tournament and coincided with Qatar’s FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifier against China. he opening coincided with celebrations marking exactly one year to go until the start of the tournament, with Al Janoub Arena hosting the game between Qatar and China in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The first official game at the newly transformed arena was played in front of a packed house. (TNN) page 9 Al Janoub Arena opens ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027 - 28/08/2026 - / - Front + A A -