The upcoming World Cup is set to be the most technologically advanced in history, with artificial intelligence playing a central role in officiating. A key innovation is a semi-automated system designed to deliver faster and more accurate offside decisions by tracking the precise positions of players and the ball.

The technology reduces review times by an average of 30 seconds compared with manual checks, helping minimize interruptions during matches. While the system has already been used in previous World Cups and major European leagues, it was previously accessible only to video review officials.

At this tournament, the technology will be expanded further, marking a new step in the integration of advanced digital tools into the world’s biggest football competition.