Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Japan News/Yomiuri
The Japan News/Yomiuri
World
Sho Komine / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

In the heat of the desert, fans encounter frigid stadium

Supporters wearing long-sleeve shirts and wrapped in flags watch the World Cup match at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, on Monday. (Credit: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

AL KHOR, Qatar -- Fans attending World Cup matches for the thrills and chills are unexpectedly experiencing more of the latter.

The high heat of Qatar was regarded as among the biggest challenges to be overcome in staging the first-ever World Cup held in the Middle East.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.