Qatar World Cup: Here comes new technology tracking offside incidents
FIFA has announced that a semi-automated offside detection technology will be used throughout the forthcoming World Cup. This technology will help referees to make quicker decisions, in turn helping to keep the game moving
For the next soccer World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced the implementation of a new semi-automated system, capable of sending real-time offside alerts to the video match officials. This will be made possible by the use of connected balls and a system of cameras tracking all players on the field.
FIFA has announced that semi-automated offside detection technology will be used throughout the forthcoming soccer competition. This technology will help referees to make quicker decisions, in turn helping to keep the game moving.
Then, by combining all this data and applying sophisticated algorithms, an alert concerning a potential offside incident will be systematically sent to the video match officials. After quickly studying the game sequence, if the officials confirm the offside position, they will then inform the referee present on the pitch. This process should only take a few seconds to complete, in order to avoid major time-outs during the match.
Note that each decision will give rise to a 3D animation detailing the exact position of each player involved in the incident. It could, if necessary, be broadcast on television and in the stadium. This new technology complements video-assisted refereeing (VAR), which was introduced at the last World Cup, won by France in 2018.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to start on Monday, November 21, while the final will be held on Sunday, December 18, Qatar's National Day.
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August 19, 22 05:58:47 PM IST