How Qatar Became FIFA’s Technology Test Lab
Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’…
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Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream
A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed h…
The US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generat…
Cameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls
Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital…
This World Cup, You Can Watch the Game From a Ref’s Point of View
Referees for the 2026 World Cup will be wearing cameras positioned at their temples, allowing TV audiences to see a live view of the pitch from a va…
The World Cup’s Trionda Ball Challenges Traditional Aerodynamics
According to new research, Trionda would show less unpredictable movements in actions such as corner kicks or free kicks. However, in powerful and l…