This Will Be The First World Cup
Ever With Goal-Line Technology.
14 cameras will be set up around the rim of each host stadium . 7 of these cameras will focus on 1 goal, where the other 7 will focus on the opposite goal. They are connected to a central mainframe computer which analyses each shot on goal. When the match ball crosses the goal line, the referee will feel a vibration and receive a visual sign stating: “Goal”. How does he feel the vibration and see “Goal”? Simple, by wearing a special watch connected to the mainframe computer.
The technology has been used for the first time during the Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil. Many of us can remember at least one unfair decision during a World Cup match.
The Lampard shot in South Africa 2010 for example; the whole world witnessed A beautiful goal except for 1 person, THE REFEREE. So it seems those days of pure anger and frustration (or happiness and relief,
depends how you look at it), are finally over!
It’s The 2nd Time Brazil Will host A World Cup
Yes, after 64 years, the 2014 World Cup will be the 2nd World Cup to be hosted in Brazil. Brazil has hosted the 4th World Cup in 1950, from 24th of June to 16th of July. The stadium Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro was specially built for the 1950 World Cup, and is the only stadium which will be used again for the 2014 World Cup. Find out who has beaten Brazil in the 1950 World Cup Final. Brazil Is The 5th Country To Host A World Cup for The 2nd Time
First there were the countries
Mexico (1970,1982)
Italy (1934,1990)
France (1938,1998)
Germany (1974,2006)
which hosted a World Cup for the 2nd time. Brazil will be number 5 after having hosted the 1950 World Cup.
It Took 36 Years Before South
America Will Host A World Cup
Again
The last World Cup that was hosted in South America was in 1978. It was Argentina which hosted the 1978 World Cup. Other South American countries which have hosted a World Cup are Uruguay in 1930, Brazil in 1950 and Chile in 1962. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be number 5 to be hosted in South America. Argentina And Colombia also showed interest In Hosting The 2014 World Cup On March 2003, FIFA announced the 2014 World Cup will be hosted in South America. FIFA used their policy of rotating a World cup to each confederation (continent) in turn which was introduced after the 2006 World Cup. 3 months later in June 2003, CONMEBOL announced Argentina, Colombia and Brazil are interested. On March 2004 the confederation voted unanimously Brazil would be the best candidate. Both Brazil and Colombia placed a bid in December 2006 but Argentina ultimately backed out. In April 2007 Colombia withdrew and announced they would host the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup instead. On October 30 2007 in Zürich FIFA announced that Brazil, now as the only interested country, will host the 2014 World Cup. 17 Cities Showed Interest In Being A 2014 World Cup Host City Initially FIFA only allowed for Brazil to use 10 host cities; but CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) requested permission to use 12 cities. This was granted by FIFA. Aside the 12 host cities, there are 5 who didn’t make it to the list of 12 cities. These cities are:
Belém, Campo Grande, Florianópolis, Goiânia and Rio Branco.
For The First Time 2 Consecutive World Cups Are Not Hosted In Europe
Normally after a World Cup has been hosted outside Europe, it was Europe that would host the next tournament 4 years later. However the previous World Cup was hosted in Africa and not in Europe. Only after 2 World Cups (South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014), it is European country Russia which will host the next World Cup in 2018.
A Paraplegic Teenager Will
Take The First 2014 World Cup
Kick
The first symbolic kick will not be made by any known or famous person. The first kick of the World Cup will be made by a paraplegic teenager in a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit. The teenager is paralysed from the waist down, but will ‘feel’ the kick due to sensory feedback. He will stand up from his wheelchair, walk over to the midfield and take the very first kick. This marks a very important step in the evolution of technology. This event will show that oneday wheelchairs will cease to exist. See picture of the kick below
Referees Are Allowed To Stop Matches 2/3 Times Due To Weather Conditions
Especially in the northern and northeast cities where the World Cup matches will be played (Manaus, Natal, Fortaleza, Salvador, Recife), the heat can become very intense. The FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke therefore announced referees are allowed to pause a 2014 World Cup match 2 or 3 times. During these stops, players have the opportunity to hydrate themselves. Jerome Valcke was not very specific about the anti-heat measures, however he stated it is up to the referees to decide what is best on the day of a match. Southern cities (e.g. Porto Alegre and Curitiba) will not cause such issues, since months June and July are perceived as the coolest months of the year.
The 2014 World Cup Official TV
Opening Is An Animation Video
The Official TV opening is an animation, and shows different parts of Brazil and the World Cup stadiums. The video starts and ends with a small Brazilian boy, who looks impressively when the World Cup creates a spectacle in Brazil.
You better get used to it, you will
obviously see this animation a lot during the World Cup!
Ever With Goal-Line Technology.
14 cameras will be set up around the rim of each host stadium . 7 of these cameras will focus on 1 goal, where the other 7 will focus on the opposite goal. They are connected to a central mainframe computer which analyses each shot on goal. When the match ball crosses the goal line, the referee will feel a vibration and receive a visual sign stating: “Goal”. How does he feel the vibration and see “Goal”? Simple, by wearing a special watch connected to the mainframe computer.
The technology has been used for the first time during the Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil. Many of us can remember at least one unfair decision during a World Cup match.
The Lampard shot in South Africa 2010 for example; the whole world witnessed A beautiful goal except for 1 person, THE REFEREE. So it seems those days of pure anger and frustration (or happiness and relief,
depends how you look at it), are finally over!
It’s The 2nd Time Brazil Will host A World Cup
Yes, after 64 years, the 2014 World Cup will be the 2nd World Cup to be hosted in Brazil. Brazil has hosted the 4th World Cup in 1950, from 24th of June to 16th of July. The stadium Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro was specially built for the 1950 World Cup, and is the only stadium which will be used again for the 2014 World Cup. Find out who has beaten Brazil in the 1950 World Cup Final. Brazil Is The 5th Country To Host A World Cup for The 2nd Time
First there were the countries
Mexico (1970,1982)
Italy (1934,1990)
France (1938,1998)
Germany (1974,2006)
which hosted a World Cup for the 2nd time. Brazil will be number 5 after having hosted the 1950 World Cup.
It Took 36 Years Before South
America Will Host A World Cup
Again
The last World Cup that was hosted in South America was in 1978. It was Argentina which hosted the 1978 World Cup. Other South American countries which have hosted a World Cup are Uruguay in 1930, Brazil in 1950 and Chile in 1962. The 2014 World Cup in Brazil will be number 5 to be hosted in South America. Argentina And Colombia also showed interest In Hosting The 2014 World Cup On March 2003, FIFA announced the 2014 World Cup will be hosted in South America. FIFA used their policy of rotating a World cup to each confederation (continent) in turn which was introduced after the 2006 World Cup. 3 months later in June 2003, CONMEBOL announced Argentina, Colombia and Brazil are interested. On March 2004 the confederation voted unanimously Brazil would be the best candidate. Both Brazil and Colombia placed a bid in December 2006 but Argentina ultimately backed out. In April 2007 Colombia withdrew and announced they would host the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup instead. On October 30 2007 in Zürich FIFA announced that Brazil, now as the only interested country, will host the 2014 World Cup. 17 Cities Showed Interest In Being A 2014 World Cup Host City Initially FIFA only allowed for Brazil to use 10 host cities; but CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) requested permission to use 12 cities. This was granted by FIFA. Aside the 12 host cities, there are 5 who didn’t make it to the list of 12 cities. These cities are:
Belém, Campo Grande, Florianópolis, Goiânia and Rio Branco.
For The First Time 2 Consecutive World Cups Are Not Hosted In Europe
Normally after a World Cup has been hosted outside Europe, it was Europe that would host the next tournament 4 years later. However the previous World Cup was hosted in Africa and not in Europe. Only after 2 World Cups (South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014), it is European country Russia which will host the next World Cup in 2018.
A Paraplegic Teenager Will
Take The First 2014 World Cup
Kick
The first symbolic kick will not be made by any known or famous person. The first kick of the World Cup will be made by a paraplegic teenager in a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit. The teenager is paralysed from the waist down, but will ‘feel’ the kick due to sensory feedback. He will stand up from his wheelchair, walk over to the midfield and take the very first kick. This marks a very important step in the evolution of technology. This event will show that oneday wheelchairs will cease to exist. See picture of the kick below
Referees Are Allowed To Stop Matches 2/3 Times Due To Weather Conditions
Especially in the northern and northeast cities where the World Cup matches will be played (Manaus, Natal, Fortaleza, Salvador, Recife), the heat can become very intense. The FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke therefore announced referees are allowed to pause a 2014 World Cup match 2 or 3 times. During these stops, players have the opportunity to hydrate themselves. Jerome Valcke was not very specific about the anti-heat measures, however he stated it is up to the referees to decide what is best on the day of a match. Southern cities (e.g. Porto Alegre and Curitiba) will not cause such issues, since months June and July are perceived as the coolest months of the year.
The 2014 World Cup Official TV
Opening Is An Animation Video
The Official TV opening is an animation, and shows different parts of Brazil and the World Cup stadiums. The video starts and ends with a small Brazilian boy, who looks impressively when the World Cup creates a spectacle in Brazil.
You better get used to it, you will
obviously see this animation a lot during the World Cup!
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