FIFA had first tested its technology, which it announced about 4 months ago, which left the detection of offside largely to artificial intelligence, at the FIFA Arab Cup, which took place in the past months. Before the tests in the FIFA Arab Cup began, FIFA had announced that if these tests were successful, the system would also be used in the FIFA World Cup. Here is the statement about it shared today.
FIFA announced in the article it shared that the semi-automatic offside technology (SAOT) tests carried out in the FIFA Arab Cup have been successfully completed. In addition, he announced that the work has been accelerated for the system to be used in the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be held in Qatar. In addition, FIFA also shared a video showing the moments when the system worked during the match.
FIFA’s offside technology works like this live:
You can click here to access the video.
FIFA Referee Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina stated in his statement that all decisions are still left to the referees and assistants. According to Collina, this technology will only allow the match to be run with more accurate and quicker decisions. This technology, which is a part of the VAR system, will be of great benefit, especially when it is difficult to detect the offside.
FIFA has not yet made a statement about what will be done after the tests in the World Cup. However, if the tests are completed successfully, studies will begin to enable the system to be activated in 47 countries that have adopted the VAR system as soon as possible. FIFA previously explained how the system works as follows:
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