FIFA to Fully Implement AI for Offside Calls at 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced that it will fully utilize artificial intelligence in the semi-automated offside system at the 2026 World Cup. The tournament, which will be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be the first to feature 48 teams and 104 matches. The use of AI marks a significant step towards the technological upgrade of football and is expected to improve the accuracy of offside decisions. The 2026 World Cup will be the largest technological test in the history of the sport, as FIFA seeks to integrate technology into various aspects of the event.