Technology will take heart stage on the Qatar World Cup, because it kicks off this weekend. Not solely will it assist officers make essential calls, however it can maintain spectators secure and followers engaged, regardless of the place on the earth they’re situated. SportTechie has been monitoring all of the developments over the previous a number of months. Here’s a breakdown of all of the know-how powering the World Cup:

Rules and Officiating:

FIFA World Cup Will Use Semi-Automated Offside Technology for ‘Accurate and Faster Decisions’

Data and Analytics:

FIFA’s New App Allows Players to Access Data After World Cup Games

Safety and Security:

How World Cup Qatar Venues Are Utilizing a Digital Twin Solution

Qatar Will Deploy Facial Recognition Security at FIFA World Cup

FIFA Will Use AI to Detect Social Media Abuse Aimed at Players 

Streaming/Viewing:

FIFA to Introduce New Advanced Metrics During FIFA World Cup Qatar

Majority of US Millennials Will Choose Streaming to Watch World Cup

FIFA to Debut Streaming Platform FIFA+, With 40,000 Live Games in 2022

Fan Engagement/Experience

FIFA to Launch Digital Collectible Platform FIFA+ Collect for Fans

FIFA Becomes Latest Sports Partnership for Roblox With FIFA World

BeFootball Launches VR Soccer Game Ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar

FIFA World Cup Sponsor vivo Debuts ‘Give It a Shot’ Campaign for Fans

Visa, Crypto.com Creating Unique Fan Experience for FIFA World Cup

IQH3D Launches Cloud-Based Automated 2D to 3D Conversion Software

Matchday Signs Multi-Year Partnership With FIFA, FIFPRO

Sportradar Launches AI-Driven Social Engagement Platform, Virtual Stadium

Tech sponsorships:

FIFA Names Calm Official Sponsor for World Cup, FIFAe Nations Cup

FIFA World Cup Qatar Names vivo as Official Sponsor, Smartphone