FIFA World Cup 2018/2022 Announcements

[rowjimmy]

* rowjimmy struggles to care

Wow, that's gonna be crazy hot for some soccer. But it's a dry heat, right?

/caring

[mattstick]

Indoor stadiums.

It's actually right on the coast, so it's more of a wet heat, apparently.

[antelope19]

For those of you who don't know, use Connecticut as a point of reference.  Qatar is about the same size. 

[VDB]

Apparently they will be air-conditioning open-air stadiums.

"But that's so energy inefficient! Oh, wait. Qatar."

[VDB]

On Matt's point regarding Qatar, here is a link which will take you through the 12 stadiums in Qatar which will be used for the games. Note how many say 'to be buit'.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/gallery/2010/dec/02/world-cup-2022-qatar-stadiums-pictures

Those are some wild looking venues. Wouldn't mind seeing a show or two over there.

* heads over to the rumor mill thread *

[whatapiper]

I heard the same about "field cooling technology"
Either way it will be hotter than shit.   Seems like some more Americans may go missing in 2018 and 2022

[mopper_smurf]

Corruption and whores.  Everyday perks for FIFA officials. Fuck 'em.

[zimbra]

Apparently they will be air-conditioning open-air stadiums.

"But that's so energy inefficient! Oh, wait. Qatar."

Hahahaha damn't...

The hologram thing would be seriously cool though.