The world football governing body, FIFA, has announced a revolutionary suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technology upgrades for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The massive technological overhaul is explicitly engineered to eradicate pitch-side controversy, maximise refereeing accuracy, and significantly accelerate match fluidity.
For the first time in World Cup history, match officials will be able to determine whether the ball went out of play in the build-up to a goal.
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The new system combines connected-ball technology with 3D animations to accurately display the ball’s position, similar to the technology used for goal-line decisions.
The innovation comes in response to controversies such as Japan’s decisive goal against Spain at the 2022 World Cup, where unclear camera angles sparked widespread debate over whether the ball had crossed the line.
The upgraded in-ball sensor
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