FIFA's 2026 World Cup tech upgrade: Instant offside alerts, AI avatars and new VAR tools
FIFA is enhancing offside calls for the 2026 World Cup with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quicker decisions. This aims to reduce delays and potential injuries. New 'out of bounds' and 'line of sight' tech will also clarify goal-line and offside situations, with AI-generated player avatars offering clearer animations.
FIFA is enhancing offside calls for the 2026 World Cup with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quicker decisions. This aims to reduce delays and potential injuries. New 'out of bounds' and 'line of sight' tech will also clarify goal-line and offside situations, with AI-generated player avatars offering clearer animations.
