This is how the use of retractable roofs in Qatar World Cup stadiums will work

We have known for some time that all the stadiums that will host the Qatar World Cup They will have retractable roofs due to the adverse weather conditions in the Qatari country. Especially because of the high temperature.

But the use of these roofs is regulated by FIFA and must be confirmed before the start of each match, it will be communicated to the two teams facing each other on the same day of the match by the match director appointed by the highest organization in the world of football. This is specified in the regulations. FIFA where it is stated that “If a stadium has a retractable roof, the FIFA will decide before the match whether the roof will be open or closed during the match. This decision must be announced by the match director of FIFA at the party coordination meeting.

Once it is determined how it will be the ceiling, open or closed, the situation cannot be changed except in cases where it is decided that the conflict begins with it tomorrow. In this case, the regulations allow it to be closed in bad weather conditions. “If the match starts when the roof opens and there is a serious breakdown in weather conditions affecting the match, in consultation with the match director of FIFA, the referee has the authority to order its closure during the game”. Severe damage such as severe storms.

If it is closed, it cannot be opened for the rest of the match: “In that case, the roof will remain closed until the end of the match. The roof can only be opened or closed if there is no one on the pitch.”

The use of this ceiling, which already exists in many European leagues and other competitions such as tennis itself, will be one of the great novelties of this “modern”. world in mid-November and December.