Qatar scientists have designed an artificial cloud which could be used to hover over stadia when the Gulf state hosts the 2022 World Cup.

The cloud, which has been designed at Qatar University, could be the solution to the summer heat at the 2022 World Cup.

The cloud, manufactured from light carbon materials and helium gas and costing $500,000, can be held in place by solar power and moved by remote control, reports in the UK media said.

Since winning the World Cup bid in December, football fans have questioned whether a summer World Cup, where the average temperature in Qatar exceeds 40C, would be fair on players or spectators.

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