The Tech-ification of the World Cup: Key Technologies at the 2026 Tournament
This Business Insider article examines four key technologies deployed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which concludes with the final between Argentina and Spain. Referees wear POV cameras with AI-stabilized footage, microphones, and two watches. Semi-automated offside technology uses 10+ stadium cameras and a sensor in the ball, with all 1,248 players scanned in 3D for precise tracking. The Snickometer (Snicko), using the ball's internal sensor, determines ball contact—notably disallowing a Croatia goal against Portugal and confirming no contact in an England equalizer. Goal-line technology, approved after Frank Lampard's disallowed goal in 2010, uses high-speed cameras to determine if the ball fully crosses the line. These innovations aim to reduce referee ambiguity and enhance fan insight.
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