The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature advanced connected ball technology, incorporating an internal sensor powered by artificial intelligence. Positioned securely at the center of the ball, this specialized inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor tracks movement data in real time and transmits it directly to match officials. Designed to assist the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, this technology provides precise touch detection to streamline officiating and significantly improve the speed and accuracy of semi-automated offside decisions during the tournament.
- The 2026 World Cup match ball features an integrated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor to track real-time movement.
- The sensor transmits spatial data to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) hub hundreds of times per second to detect the exact moment the ball is kicked.
- This data works in tandem with optical tracking cameras installed around the stadium to assist with semi-automated offside technology.
- The implementation of this technology aims to reduce the time required for refereeing reviews and increase decision-making accuracy.
- The internal housing system is engineered to ensure the sensor does not affect the aerodynamics, weight, or performance of the ball.
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How can we work AI into this? vomits on floor … great idea sir!
This year’s World Cup will be a farce. If not the calibre of referee and linesman the VAR will be a disaster. Added to Donald‘inject yourself with bleach’ Trump and Iran. The FIFA money laundering I just can’t bare to watch.
AII is being used against us more than for us.
We don't care.
⬇️ FIFA is delaying the most significant and important change!
The “ Offside rule “
To cancel a a goal just because of
A few centimeters!
Is Ruining the game
is it the ICE ai scanning everyone's faces ? and identifying detainees ?
need some more peace prizes aye 😂 disgusting organisation 🫠 scamming all the people who actually enjoy football 🤷♂️ ripping people off 🤷♂️ pending to be semi judicial gtf outta here
Boycott America.
Didn't we have this last world cup?
The technology is from a German company KINEXON
Trust the yanks
Nice! In the middle of a game you can ask it how many gs are in google.