World Cup 2022

[teppic]

The atmosphere is going to be so rubbish

Won't ever see the likes of Argentina '78 again for atmosphere. FIFA insistent on having corporate crowds.

 

[WA Toffee]

I'm just disappointed it's going to be cold out. I always think of this as a summer event. Get up early, watch the matches, go do summer stuff after (was nice being in school still for 2018). This is football weather American style and it just feels off.

Never thought of that, will just be heading into summer here, so should be lovely in the evenings. I will be able to watch the games at 6pm and 9pm local time, might need to move the tv into the garden for a month ?

 

[Del-boy]

Atmosphere will be crap, probably on par with the South African World Cup. All you could hear then was those massive horns being blown.

 

[TheBigIguana]

I wanted to go for 1 reason but I'm not at this point in life going a place that I can't find weed at, and I'm not messing with their laws regarding everything. I'm scared of the repercussion but I'd imagine I could have a blast booked up wandering the streets but I'm sure I'd end up arrested.

Anyways, the 1 thing that drew me in is the proximity of all the stadiums. I don't believe their will ever be a world cup again where you could theoretically catch 1 game, cross the country and catch another the same day. I haven't looked at the schedule, but it'll be the easiest on your body distance wise to travel. US world cup is gonna kill me flying all over, and any other country of a simalar size I can't see getting a lone bid.

I was close to doing it. Ultimately my buddy who I was going with didn't want to spend the money. What's come out since that point makes me glad we didn't do it. Unfortunately Qatar has basically lied about everything from the start and I can't see it being as enjoyable as it ought to be for the people attending.

What you said about the stadiums really got me too. It's theoretically possible that you could go to all the matches in one day. Two a day wouldn't really be difficult at all. I'm just hoping to get to one game in 2026. Just a completely different thing when every stadium is an hour drive from the others max.

 

[barneygumble]

I wanted to go for 1 reason but I'm not at this point in life going a place that I can't find weed at, and I'm not messing with their laws regarding everything. I'm scared of the repercussion but I'd imagine I could have a blast booked up wandering the streets but I'm sure I'd end up arrested.

Anyways, the 1 thing that drew me in is the proximity of all the stadiums. I don't believe their will ever be a world cup again where you could theoretically catch 1 game, cross the country and catch another the same day. I haven't looked at the schedule, but it'll be the easiest on your body distance wise to travel. US world cup is gonna kill me flying all over, and any other country of a simalar size I can't see getting a lone bid.

I think that’s a really good point.

I love football, I go to football 3 times a week. It’s just enjoyable.

But I guess as a person who does go to Internationalnaway games and a fair few club games over Europe over the season, for me it’s more than the football, it’s exploring the City, seeing different cultures, trying different cities cuisines etc… that’s what makes football great, unlocking the door to places you wouldn’t go to.

The idea of effectively being restricted to Qatar for a month is a nightmare for me, because where’s the variation?

That’s why 2026 and 2030 (if it’s the South American bid) will be incredible because of what I outlined above.

Each US region unique for its style and same goes for Mexico.

 

[Haydn]

I think that’s a really good point.

I love football, I go to football 3 times a week. It’s just enjoyable.

But I guess as a person who does go to Internationalnaway games and a fair few club games over Europe over the season, for me it’s more than the football, it’s exploring the City, seeing different cultures, trying different cities cuisines etc… that’s what makes football great, unlocking the door to places you wouldn’t go to.

The idea of effectively being restricted to Qatar for a month is a nightmare for me, because where’s the variation?

That’s why 2026 and 2030 (if it’s the South American bid) will be incredible because of what I outlined above.

Each US region unique for its style and same goes for Mexico.

For that reason (and cost) we’re staying in Muscat, Oman. Flying to Doha on shuttles for each group game.

It looks very different to Qatar, with plenty of kulcha and sights on offer, plus we get a tip top hotel for a fraction of the crazy prices in Doha.

 

[Martin Alvito]

For that reason (and cost) we’re staying in Muscat, Oman. Flying to Doha on shuttles for each group game.

It looks very different to Qatar, with plenty of kulcha and sights on offer, plus we get a tip top hotel for a fraction of the crazy prices in Doha.

Seems like a very sensible plan.

The thing I hate about our bid is the venues. Arrowhead makes Busch look like a good footy venue, and it's among the stronger options because the noise level means it will have atmosphere. By and large, the matches will be played in a bunch of high-capacity, soulless stadiums designed to extract as much money from the corporate class as possible. On the plus side, none of them will be quite as bad for the purpose as the Citrus Bowl was.

 

[Billy Dean]

Seems like a very sensible plan.

The thing I hate about our bid is the venues. Arrowhead makes Busch look like a good footy venue, and it's among the stronger options because the noise level means it will have atmosphere. By and large, the matches will be played in a bunch of high-capacity, soulless stadiums designed to extract as much money from the corporate class as possible. On the plus side, none of them will be quite as bad for the purpose as the Citrus Bowl was.

No MLS soccer-specific stadiums being used?

 

[Martin Alvito]

No MLS soccer-specific stadiums being used?

Insufficent capacity.

 

[PhilM]

The idea of effectively being restricted to Qatar for a month is a nightmare for me, because where’s the variation?

Without being able to verify the validity of what I'm going to say, a friend of mine works out in Qatar, and she's said the restrictions on fans will shock many.

She pretty much said that fans won't be able to travel freely around the country, and it would be pretty dangerous to get drunk in the organised fan park.

 

[Billy Dean]

Without being able to verify the validity of what I'm going to say, a friend of mine works out in Qatar, and she's said the restrictions on fans will shock many.

She pretty much said that fans won't be able to travel freely around the country, and it would be pretty dangerous to get drunk in the organised fan park.

Kind of what put me off trying to get tickets. Lots of potential for trouble IMO

 

[PhilM]

Kind of what put me off trying to get tickets. Lots of potential for trouble IMO

She has worked in Dubai and Qatar, and she's already said that people shouldn't confuse the two: Dubai, while having some strict laws, is far more accepting.

Tops off in public, (what they identify as) indecent clothing, drunk in public or general poor behaviour will be stamped out very quickly.

 

[barneygumble]

For that reason (and cost) we’re staying in Muscat, Oman. Flying to Doha on shuttles for each group game.

It looks very different to Qatar, with plenty of kulcha and sights on offer, plus we get a tip top hotel for a fraction of the crazy prices in Doha.

I looked at Muscat, it was the only approach for me.

It’s a lot more relaxed, which would have made it a lot more enjoyable. I’m very jealous.

I’ve got Many a friend who’s been to Muscat and they just love it, Oman as a whole.

 

[barneygumble]

Without being able to verify the validity of what I'm going to say, a friend of mine works out in Qatar, and she's said the restrictions on fans will shock many.

She pretty much said that fans won't be able to travel freely around the country, and it would be pretty dangerous to get drunk in the organised fan park.

Everything has been difficult, From what I’ve heard, and I am not shocked to see what they’re saying (Qatar) is far from what will actually happen.

From nightmares with Hayya Cards, restrictions getting in/out of the country, to general price increases…

They’ve just priced out the every day fan, which will always be the legacy of Blatter.

I respect that’s their rules. But when you’ve got 31 visiting countries coming you’ve got to be flexible. It should never have been held in Qatar.

 

[helpimonfire]

I just cannot get excited by this world cup. Maybe because my beloved Swedes are not there? Maybe as it is being played in Nov-Dec? Maybe because the over-hype? Dunno?

As already stated, the atmosphere will never touch the 70s/80s even 90s. It is going to be as fake as it can be. it is going to be happy clapper fans who buy everything that is on sale to show how great a fan they are. This is what it must feel like to be a RS and you can shove that.