23.05.2026 09:40
Smart balls to be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will need to be charged before matches. It has been announced that the new system will assist referees in offside and goal-line decisions.
A striking detail has emerged about the next-generation balls to be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The smart balls used in the tournament will need to be charged before the match.
THE ERA OF SMART BALLS BEGINS
As preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the official match balls have also become a topic of curiosity. It has been announced that the new-generation balls will feature advanced sensors and data transmission systems inside.
WILL BE CHARGED BEFORE THE MATCH
To operate the technological systems inside the balls, they will need to be charged before the match. This detail has become one of the notable innovations in the football world.
WILL ASSIST WITH OFFSIDE DECISIONS
The smart balls contain special sensors that detect every moment of contact. Thanks to this system, especially in offside positions, the exact moment the ball leaves the foot can be clearly determined.
GOAL-LINE TECHNOLOGY INCLUDED
It has been stated that the sensors in the balls will also be used in goal-line technology. The 14-gram system is reported to be capable of real-time data transmission.
WILL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH CAMERAS
It has been announced that the system, which works together with special cameras placed around the field, will support referee decisions. The new technology aims to reduce margin of error in questionable positions.
A NEW ERA IN FOOTBALL
It is being commented that the smart balls to be used in the 2026 World Cup will mark the beginning of a new era in football technology. FIFA is reportedly preparing to use technology more actively in the tournament.