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A total of 32 teams including hosts Qatar have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2022, scheduled to be in motion from November 21 to December 18.

The 22nd edition of the tournament is set to be the first World Cup event to take place in the Middle East and the last to feature 32 teams.

 The World Cup will also be hosted in the middle of the European football season for the first time. Not to mention that the World Cup's eight locations are all within an hour's drive of one another, making it the most condensed World Cup ever.

The World Cup in Qatar, though, holds considerably greater potential, particularly in terms of technology advancements.


The 2022 World Cup promises a lot of new developments, thus the fan experience itself might undergo radical alterations. Let's look at some of the technical advancements that will impress players, fans, and more at the 2022 World Cup.

High Level Cooling Technology

 

Seven of the eight venues for the 2022 World Cup include Advanced Cooling Tech, a ground-breaking innovation that will maintain a cool environment inside the venue. Yes, the temperature inside the stadium will be ideal for both the players and the spectators. Due to its proximity to the seaside and natural ventilation, the only stadium (Stadium 974) without advanced cooling technology is naturally ventilated and does not require cooling.

A pipeline will transport cooled water to the stadium from an energy center located close by. When it does, chilly air is forced onto the playing field and sitting sections for spectators. Both the players and the fans will be using this technology for the first time during the World Cup.

Completely portable stadium!

Stadium 974, one of the World Cup venues in 2022, might continue to be used after the competition!

Stadium 974 is, in fact, completely demountable. Steel modular frameworks and shipping containers were used to erect the stadium. Since less materials were utilized than in a traditional stadium, the stadium's design ensures economic effectiveness while also making it aesthetically pleasing.

However, it is the first completely demountable stadium in World Cup history.

Up until the Round of 16 stage, seven World Cup games will be held at Stadium 974.

A cutting-edge World Cup ball!





Al Rihla, the official Match Ball of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was unveiled by Adidas on 30th March 2022. Al Rihla translates as “the journey” in Arabic and has been inspired by the architecture, iconic boats, and the Flag of Qatar.

A linked ball component on the game ball will transmit real-time data to VAR officials. The new semi-automated offside system from FIFA will work in conjunction with this technology. The center of the ball will include a motion sensor and the new Adidas Suspension System.

This technology will be used for the first time ever in a World Cup match ball.

 Offside Technology, a semi-automated system!


During the 2022 World Cup, there will be technology advancements on the field as well. A semi-automated offside system will be used during the World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has previously announced.

The referees will use this as a support tool to make precise, quick, and repeatable offside rulings throughout the competition.

Twelve tracking cameras will be installed around the stadium as part of the new technology, in addition to a sensor inside the new Al Rihla ball. Every time the ball is played to a player who is in an offside position, this technology will automatically tell the Video Assistant Referee that the player is offside. To judge whether a player is offside or not, lengthy VAR replays won't be required.