Qatar's Proposed New Stadia for the World Cup 2022

[KingModem]

This is impressive.

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[Willmore]

This is impressive.

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Never going to happen.

The World Cup is held in July. The average temperature in Qatar in July is over 100 degrees daily, and sometimes reaches 115. Football players will die playing 2 matches a week in those conditions.

[KingModem]

They got that covered. Air-Conditioned pitches.

[A.J.]

Never going to happen.

The World Cup is held in July. The average temperature in Qatar in July is over 100 degrees daily, and sometimes reaches 115. Football players will die playing 2 matches a week in those conditions.

That was part of their bid: using new cooling technologies to cool the stadia (http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=386206&version=1&template_id=49&parent_id=29).

Believe me, Qatar has the money to spend to make this happen. The only problem will be traffic if they're building on existing sites. I lived near Al-Wakrah stadium and the traffic there SUCKS.

Scroll down to Page 31 to read more about the stadia (http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/streams/2010/9/14/2_385880_1_255.09.10.pdf).

[KingModem]

That was part of their bid: using new cooling technologies to cool the stadia (http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=386206&version=1&template_id=49&parent_id=29).

Believe me, Qatar has the money to spend to make this happen. The only problem will be traffic if they're building on existing sites. I lived near Al-Wakrah stadium and the traffic there SUCKS.

Scroll down to Page 31 to read more about the stadia (http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/streams/2010/9/14/2_385880_1_255.09.10.pdf).

Sounds like water taxis are a big part of their traffic plan, according to the video.

[A.J.]

Sounds like water taxis are a big part of their traffic plan, according to the video.

If they build outside of Doha, then yes it shouldn't be a problem. I've been to Al-Khor, north of Doha, and there's a lot of room to work with up there. Same thing with Al-Wakra which is south of Doha. The big attraction down there is Sealine Beach Resort.

Also, Qatar has a bunch of stadia and housing they built for the 2006 Asian Games (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Asian_Games) so it's not like they're unprepared for hosting the World Cup.

[A.J.]

Win!

Read about the plans for 2022 (http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/streams/2010/12/2/2_402240_1_255.%202.pdf)

[KingModem]

This will be fucking awesome

USA = Boring Stadia

[Willmore]

Never going to happen.

The World Cup is held in July. The average temperature in Qatar in July is over 100 degrees daily, and sometimes reaches 115. Football players will die playing 2 matches a week in those conditions.

Shows how much I know.

Well ... good luck Qatar. And have fun playing in those conditions.l

[Snoogans]

Shows how much I know.

Well ... good luck Qatar. And have fun playing in those conditions.l

seriously? What are you just lookin for reasons this sucks? They play baseball in july in arizona and people manage to be ok. Im sure Qatar can figure out how to cool a stadium down enough for a months worth of games. Its not rocket science

[WRESTLINGFAN]

If the heat doesnt hurt anyone the Jihadists will

[Snoogans]

If the heat doesnt hurt anyone the Jihadists will

i hope they hurt you and only you

[El Mudo]

Good luck getting around the Islamic law and the no drinking thing

[KingModem]

Good luck getting around the Islamic law and the no drinking thing

Qatar is more liberal with a high regard for human rights. They still have their quirks, but nothing like Saudi Arabia, etc.

You can drink there, but it would probably not be wise to walk down the street with a flask.

[cougarjake13]

This is impressive.

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first of all shouldnt it be part of the application to already have stadiums in place ??


i know that it creates a shit ton of jobs and boosts the local economy but look at south africa already a few months later and now what ??

[TheGameHHH]

i think that last stadium looks cool as fuck

[Snacks]

i think that last stadium looks cool as fuck

thats what the new meadowlands should have done to the outside instead of that disaster they did build. i bet that (with a lot of money) that could be added to any stadium over an offseason. that really is nice and makes a statement. nice games will look incredible and screams nyc (NJ)

[Snoogans]

thats what the new meadowlands should have done to the outside instead of that disaster they did build. i bet that (with a lot of money) that could be added to any stadium over an offseason. that really is nice and makes a statement. nice games will look incredible and screams nyc (NJ)

they would also make a ton more in parking for all the jerkoffs who wanna tailgate and watch the game on the side of the building

[KnoxHarrington]

The slave labor being imported in from Bangladesh and the Phillipines better get busy!

[StanUpshaw]

At least we won't have to worry about the vuvuzelas. The only thing they blow over in the middle east is little boys!

http://i.imgur.com/JHks3.jpg

[TripleSkeet]

they would also make a ton more in parking for all the jerkoffs who wanna tailgate and watch the game on the side of the building

Thats why they would never do it. Fear of losing out on a nickel of revenue.

[A.J.]

Qatar is more liberal with a high regard for human rights. They still have their quirks, but nothing like Saudi Arabia, etc.

You can drink there, but it would probably not be wise to walk down the street with a flask.

Exactly. They sell booze in the hotels and there is an alcohol distribution center in Doha for the expats. It will be like it is in Dubai -- the Westerners can drink but they'd better be mindful of local customs. Like the Mayor in "Animal House" said: "I don't want no drunken riots in my town."

[A.J.]

first of all shouldnt it be part of the application to already have stadiums in place ??


i know that it creates a shit ton of jobs and boosts the local economy but look at south africa already a few months later and now what ??

They already do since they hosted the Asia Games back in 2006.

Part of the plan is to make these new stadia modular. After the World Cup is over, some of the stadia will be disassembled and donated to developing countries.

[CountryBob]

The first stadium reminded me of Noah's Arc.

Damn, they love their football - what do they do with all of those stadiums after the world cup is gone?

I can already smell the goat cooking on the spit!!!!

[Willmore]

The first stadium reminded me of Noah's Arc.

Damn, they love their football - what do they do with all of those stadiums after the world cup is gone?

I can already smell the goat cooking on the spit!!!!

Qatar will dismantle most of the stadiums post-world cup and move them to developing countries. Russian stadiums will be used by the local club teams.

[Willmore]

seriously? What are you just lookin for reasons this sucks? They play baseball in july in arizona and people manage to be ok. Im sure Qatar can figure out how to cool a stadium down enough for a months worth of games. Its not rocket science

I'm not hoping it fails, but when the FIFA technical report for the country's bid says that heat is a "potential health risk," I listen. Have you tried running for 90 minutes in 106 degree heat?

[Snoogans]

I'm not hoping it fails, but when the FIFA technical report for the country's bid says that heat is a "potential health risk," I listen. Have you tried running for 90 minutes in 106 degree heat?

i meant are you serious about not knowing they can cool stadiums? yea running in 106 is tough, but it wont be 106 in the stadium. What i was commenting on is you seeming like you dont think its possible to cool a field down.

[Willmore]

i meant are you serious about not knowing they can cool stadiums? yea running in 106 is tough, but it wont be 106 in the stadium. What i was commenting on is you seeming like you dont think its possible to cool a field down.

I know they say they can do it. I also know that they will be the first ones to try to do it. Count me skeptical until I see a working design.

[Snoogans]

I know they say they can do it. I also know that they will be the first ones to try to do it. Count me skeptical until I see a working design.

they also have 12 years to perfect it. im sure it will be fine. We will have the alien technologies by then anyway

[El Mudo]

One of the "major contributors" to Qatar's stadia is Albert Speer's son.

Also, is this true about Israeli citizens being legally barred from Qatar? I can only HOPE Israel qualifies.

[hanso]

Heads will roll.

[Suspect Chin]

first of all shouldnt it be part of the application to already have stadiums in place ??

So all the applicant countries have to spend hundreds of millions of dollars building stadiums only to lose the bid at the last minute?

Those stadiums are amazing. I'd love the see the concept videos of the other applicant countries, especially the USA.

[Snoogans]

So all the applicant countries have to spend hundreds of millions of dollars building stadiums only to lose the bid at the last minute?

south africa built them all basically after they got it

[underdog]

How did Japan not win? (http://www.pcworld.com/article/212459/japans_holographic_3d_soccer_dream_denied.html)

[A.J.]

Also, is this true about Israeli citizens being legally barred from Qatar? I can only HOPE Israel qualifies.

Qatar was the only Arab nation to have relations with Israel. An Israeli Trade office was opened in Doha in the late 90s but was closed after the Gaza attacks. I believe it still remains closed.

[Suspect Chin]

south africa built them all basically after they got it


Yeah exactly. They wait until the bid is a win before shelling out the money.

[hanso]

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Spare us the Qatar

[Willmore]

they also have 12 years to perfect it. im sure it will be fine. We will have the alien technologies by then anyway

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[A.J.]

High-tech cloud will cool World Cup fans (http://www.thepostgame.com/homepage/201103/2022-world-cup-high-tech-way-beat-heat-qatar)

[Judge Smails]

High-tech cloud will cool World Cup fans (http://www.thepostgame.com/homepage/201103/2022-world-cup-high-tech-way-beat-heat-qatar)

Can Smoke Pants be far behind?

[Crispy123]

How did Japan not win? (http://www.pcworld.com/article/212459/japans_holographic_3d_soccer_dream_denied.html)

U_Dog its tragedy plus TIME, you should be ashamed of yourself. :nono:

[TheGameHHH]

I fucking love this new cloud idea

[spoon]

High-tech cloud will cool World Cup fans (http://www.thepostgame.com/homepage/201103/2022-world-cup-high-tech-way-beat-heat-qatar)

It just seems incredibly wasteful to even have the games there, but technology by then will far surpass even what they propose today...perhaps.

Also, love the name they are called there, Qataris. Awesome! Isn't that the where the lizard guy was from in The Last Starfighter?

[spoon]

I fucking love this new cloud idea

You know what would make more sense, a roof and ac.

[sailor]

so basically they're using a blimp for shade? seems silly.

[A.J.]

Qatar stole its artificial cloud idea from The Simpsons (http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/Qatar-stole-its-artificial-cloud-idea-from-The-S?urn=sow-wp331)

[KingModem]

FIFA officials are tossing around the idea of playing the 2022 World Cup games in 3 periods, instead of two halves. (http://tiny.cc/6qy18)

[foodcourtdruide]

FIFA officials are tossing around the idea of playing the 2022 World Cup games in 3 periods, instead of two halves. (http://tiny.cc/6qy18)

If they are really concerned about the heat in Qatar haven't an effect on the game, WHY THE HELL ARE THEY HAVING THE GAMES IN QATAR?!!??!

[KnoxHarrington]

If they are really concerned about the heat in Qatar haven't an effect on the game, WHY THE HELL ARE THEY HAVING THE GAMES IN QATAR?!!??!

http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/bribe.jpg

[TheGameHHH]

If they are really concerned about the heat in Qatar haven't an effect on the game, WHY THE HELL ARE THEY HAVING THE GAMES IN QATAR?!!??!

Tony Kornheiser literally just said the same exact thing on PTI, I think he reads this board and he stole from you dude.

[foodcourtdruide]

Tony Kornheiser literally just said the same exact thing on PTI, I think he reads this board and he stole from you dude.

espn's lawyers have been notified.

[sailor]

Tony Kornheiser literally just said the same exact thing on PTI, I think he reads this board and he stole from you dude.

Everyone knows it's Tony reali who's the mole.

[HBox]

FIFA is lucky that the world is so crazy about soccer that they can ignore the fact FIFA has no credibility.

[KnoxHarrington]

FIFA is lucky that the world is so crazy about soccer that they can ignore the fact FIFA has no credibility.

FIFA is a total scumbag organization that needs to just be cleaned out top to bottom. They make the IOC look honest.

[spoon]

what a shock

[Snoogans]

FIFA is a total scumbag organization that needs to just be cleaned out top to bottom. They make the IOC look honest.

http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2011/06/fifa-ballot-form-007.jpg

[JohnGacysCrawlSpace]

At least we won't have to worry about the vuvuzelas. The only thing they blow over in the middle east is little boys!


and camels.

[spoon]

ha x 2

[A.J.]

Awful story about a deadly fire at a mall next to one of Doha's main stadiums. (http://www.aljazeera.com/news/middleeast/2012/05/201252981826808662.html)I've been to this mall many times when I was in Doha.