This will be the twenty-first edition of the FIFA World Cup, Never before has an Eastern European country hosted an event of this magnitude. It is estimated that it will be attended by approximately 3 million viewers and seen by approximately 3 billion television viewers worldwide.
On the other hand, as it is a global event, Russia Its goal is to organize a World Cup superior to its predecessors. It must also offer the best spectacle to the fans, a task that is far from easy and which entails... use the latest technology available at the time.
In this way, in the following lines you will find out about lThe technological advances that will be implemented in this 2018 Russia World Cup. It will leave more than one person speechless.
Fan ID
Is an identification issued by the Russian state, and will contain the fan's data on a chip. With this Fan ID, the fan You will be able to pass through customs controls without the requirement of having a visa. And it will be an essential requirement for entering the stadium. Furthermore, as an added benefit, they will have the option of taking public transport to the stadium completely free of charge.
In this way, attendees of this global event can store their identification documents securely in the safe of their hotel or accommodation. They will only need to carry the identification provided by the Russian state.
4K broadcast for all World Cup games
This World Cup It will be the first to be broadcast in 4K from the Russian company Rostec to the rest of the planet. And Some matches will be in HDR (High Dynamics Range) which provides greater definition and contrasts of light and dark.
For this reason, around 680 channels are being adapted to UltraHD and more than 5,000 panels for cable broadcasting of a UHD/4K signal.
Telstar 18 Ball
One item that is always improved in these world competitions is... The ball, and as always, in partnership with Adidas.This time they bring us a Reinvented Classic, being similar to the model used in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Furthermore, for the first time It will have an integrated NFC chip. (Near Field Communication). In Spanish, it would be translated as Near Field Communication., This will allow the user to interact using their smartphone.
The ball Telstar 18 It includes a chip and connects to smartphones. Once the ball is touched with the mobile, A website will open with interesting data related to the user's location. They will have access to competitions, special challenges, raffles, and much more information, which will be updated regularly to provide greater entertainment for the fan.
The balls with this new feature are limited, In other words, it is a special edition. Likewise, it will have high performance in motion because the surface of the panels will be thermally bonded and also will absorb less water and will maintain its weight, even if it's pouring rain in the stadium.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) System
At last, They decided to include replays in this World Cup Soccer, Thus, a group of cameras will transmit the game to a separate room off the field, where qualified personnel can review a specific play.
From offsides, penalties, goals, and cards, to any other unclear incident that the referee requests be reviewed. It's worth noting that this system is already common in other sports like basketball and baseball; it was only a matter of time before it was approved in football.
An alternate Internet network
Russia is about to launch a parallel internet, creating new, independent domains like the popular DNS used worldwide. The idea is to prevent cyberattacks and will also offer free Wi-Fi to fans, tourists and residents, during the world event.
In summary, we will have a World Cup of Soccer in Russia in 2018, with many technological advances ranging from a signal in the highest resolution to a new internet network that will allow the presentation An unparalleled spectacle for all fans and followers of the world's most popular sport.
Of all this technology, which do you think is the best? Which one will generate the most buzz?
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