Tech eliminates blown calls at World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is leveraging advanced technology, including digital twins of players and enhanced sensor systems, to minimize officiating errors. Computer vision software, high-resolution cameras, and sensors within the ball capture precise player and ball movements, feeding data to officials for accurate penalty and offside calls. This sophisticated setup, building on previous VAR and SAOT systems, aims to replace subjective judgments with objective data, ensuring fairer play. While human referees remain, technology now provides a crucial layer of review for both major and minor infractions.