HDTV Broadcast preparations for 2006 FIFA World Cup

After a harsh lesson learned during the Winter Olympics, we now know that the quality of our international HDTV viewing is almost totally in the hands of the host broadcaster. In the case of the upcoming World Cup action in Germany, those appear to be very very good hands.

Check out Host Broadcast Services official website for more details on how they plan to showcase high definition this summer (whether or not people in Europe have HDTVs to watch it on), Also be sure to take a look at thier Widescreen HDTV FAQ. With a minimum of 20 high def cameras on each match producing the action in 1080i/50, we should finally have a good reason to watch the other football.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2006 7:35PM]

I can't wait. I've had an HDTV for months and I've yet to see a single soccer game in HD. I've seen curling though... oh and competitive eating too.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 29th 2006 8:10PM]

Any thoughts about the compatability of 1080i host broadcasting with the US distribution through ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 of 720p?

Seems like host broadcasting of 720p would have been better for US viewers (especially after buying that 50" plasma last month for World Cup!).