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FIFA to Implement 3D Player Scanning at 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced a revolutionary step in refereeing technology: all 1,248 players at the 2026 World Cup will be scanned to create 3D models reminiscent of the technology from the 'Avatar' films.

FIFA to Implement 3D Player Scanning at 2026 World Cup

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) plans to elevate the semi-automated offside technology to a new level. This will involve 3D body scanning of all 1,248 players participating in the 2026 World Cup to create a three-dimensional model similar to the one used in the 'Avatar' film series. Each of the 48 participating teams will have 26 players, meaning all players will be scanned. Ahead of the tournament, hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, each player will enter the 3D scanning room once, a process that takes only one second.

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