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The article argues that the controversy around VAR at the 2026 World Cup stems from human interpretation rather than the technology itself, citing an example match between Argentina and Egypt.
This article details how Qatar became a testing ground for FIFA's technological innovations, including optical player tracking, connected ball technology, and a player performance app, which were trialed during the 2021 Arab Cup and 2022 World Cup before broader adoption.
The 2026 World Cup will use advanced technologies including high-resolution cameras, ball sensors, and digital twins of players to assist referees in making more accurate calls, upgrading from previous systems.