Soccer-FIFA confident about semi-automated VAR for World Cup


FILE PHOTO: FIFA's logo is seen at its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland September 30, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

DOHA (Reuters) -FIFA are confident semi-automated technology to assist with quicker Video Assistant Referee decisions could be ready for the World Cup in Qatar later this year, world football's governing body president Gianni Infantino said on Monday.

Trials on the AI technology will continue in the coming months but Infantino said there was significant progress.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
World Cup , FIFA

Next In Football

Soccer-Arrascaeta double fires Flamengo into Intercontinental Cup semi-finals
Soccer-Tebas eyes Saudi Arabia as LaLiga continues to push for overseas match
Soccer-Saudi club chief says Salah a poor fit, urges league to target Vinicius Jr
Soccer-Gerrard sympathises with Salah but criticises 'hasty' comments
Soccer-Melbourne City deny Lingard victorious send off in Asian Champions League
Soccer-England to host Uruguay, Japan in March ahead of 2026 World Cup
Soccer-Comoros name squad for Africa Cup of Nations
Soccer-France's Pogba partners with professional camel racing team
Soccer-Swiss Haenni takes over RB Leipzig as first female CEO of a Bundesliga club
Haqimi absent from crucial Vietnam game due to family loss

Others Also Read