An official has stated that Qatar has raised the bar for information and technology for a FIFA World Cup.
Colin Smith, FIFA’s Chief Operating Officer for the World Cup, stated during a recent event to promote Wi-Fi service in World Cup buses that Qatar has set out to make the competition the “greatest” ever and has thus far succeeded in doing so and many other things.
When questioned about how the technological level of the host nation compared to prior editions, Smith responded, “It’s always changing and evolving.
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“What we’ve got in place in Qatar and with all we have done, and the broadcast offering worldwide, the bar is always being reset. Qatar sits at the very top of that for sure,” Smith added.
Qatar has implemented several innovative technologies across World Cup infrastructures, including stadiums, transportation and many other facilities. From advanced cooling tech, innovative accessibility services to engage all fans, digital content, retractable roofs and renewable energy, Qatar 2022 is also the most sustainable tournament due to the compact nature of the tournament and the environmentally friendly technology in the design and building.
“Every World Cup is unique, and what Qatar has put in place here is incredible. If we look at the infrastructure, experience, dressing, and the welcome that Qatar is giving to the world here, I mean, that’s tremendous,” Smith added.
According to Smith, FIFA looks for host countries that really want to build and develop. “Qatar set out early on — they want this to be the best World Cup ever and everything’s in place now for that to happen.”
Colin Smith added: “We have state-of-the-art stadiums. The pitches the players will play on will allow them to perform at their highest level. This is what the World Cup is about. It’s about building memories and experiences, and for many people, these memories last a lifetime,” he added.
The Main Media Centre at Qatar 2022 will also contain a virtual stadium theater where media professionals may experience the games firsthand even when they are not at the eight cutting-edge venues, in addition to the facilities for players, fans, and participating nations. Around 350 buses will have WiFi connections for the media, athletes, and officials to help with work flow. Even before they travel to Qatar, fans may take advantage of some of the affordable Internet packages that the service providers have to offer.
