FIFA Trials Referee Body Cameras and Advanced Offside Tech at Club World Cup
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
FIFA announced that referees at the Club World Cup in the United States will wear body cameras for the first time, with selected footage to be broadcast live. Additionally, a new advanced semi-automated offside detection system, utilizing AI, multiple cameras, and ball sensors, will be implemented to enhance decision-making speed while maintaining VAR oversight for close calls. The tournament, expanded to 32 teams, will serve as a testing ground for these innovations.
Key Points
Referees at the Club World Cup will wear body cameras, with live footage broadcast to audiences.
A new advanced semi-automated offside technology will be used, incorporating AI, multiple cameras, and ball sensors.
The technology aims to speed up decision-making while maintaining VAR oversight for difficult offside calls.
The Club World Cup, expanded to 32 teams, will act as a testing ground for these innovations.
