World Cup 2026: Fifa adds new offside technology to help VAR
FIFA is introducing advanced semi-automated offside technology for the 2026 World Cup to improve decision-making speed and accuracy. The system uses AI-enabled 3D avatars and real-time audio alerts to assist referees.
Why it matters
The integration of AI in sports officiating aims to reduce human error and player injury, though it raises questions about the limits of technology in subjective calls.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fifa has been working on ways to improve offside decisions for the World Cup
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