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FIFA Unveils AI Avatars for 2026 World Cup Offside Decisions

1/7/2026

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FIFA announced that at the 2026 World Cup every player will have an AI avatar to aid VAR decisions and improve offside accuracy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the technology at CES in Las Vegas.
The system scans players to create 3D models reflecting their actual dimensions, enabling semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to speed decisions.

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FIFA announced that at the 2026 World Cup every player will have an AI avatar to aid VAR decisions and improve offside accuracy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino unveiled the technology at CES in Las Vegas.
The system scans players to create 3D models reflecting their actual dimensions, enabling semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to speed decisions.