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A World Cup of many firsts - as well as several 'lasts'
Football's premier event will be held in air-cooled stadiums in a desert nation and will likely be final outings for its two great modern warriors.
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The first World Cup to boast air-cooled stadiums got a downright frosty reception when Qatar was announced as its host in 2010.
After all, who would think a desert nation with a population of under three million was an apt venue for the staging of football's most important tournament?
