The 2022 World Cup left Qatar with arguably the most spectacular collection of football architecture on the planet — and unlike many host nations, the stadiums are alive with club football every week. Here are the five every travelling fan should experience.

1. Lusail Stadium

The golden bowl where Messi lifted the World Cup needs no introduction. It hosts the biggest QSL fixtures and cup finals, and the metro connection makes it the easiest big-match experience in world football.

2. Al Bayt Stadium

Shaped like a traditional bayt al sha'ar tent, Al Bayt in Al Khor is the most distinctive silhouette in the country. Catch an evening match when the facade is lit and arrive early for the fan plaza.

3. Khalifa International Stadium

The grand old lady of Qatari football, rebuilt for 2022 but carrying history back to 1976. The atmosphere under its sweeping arches on continental nights is the best in Doha.

4. Ahmad bin Ali Stadium

Home of Al Rayyan, with a facade that ripples like desert dunes. The Rayyan support is among the most passionate in the league, and the ground sits right on the metro's Green Line.

5. Jassim bin Hamad Stadium

Al Sadd's compact fortress is the connoisseur's pick: steep stands, air-conditioned comfort and the closest thing Qatar has to an old-school club ground. For derby nights against Al Duhail, there is no better ticket in the country.

Tickets for QSL matches are inexpensive and almost always available on the day — but for derbies and continental fixtures, book ahead.