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WHAT SPECIAL CAMERAS WILL BE USED AT THE 2026 WORLD CUP?
The 2026 World Cup will not only be the largest in terms of the number of teams and matches, but also in technological innovation. The special cameras used in broadcasts, within the VAR system, and even on the balls themselves will change the way we see football. From 8K resolution to AI-powered tracking cameras, what was once science fiction will now be present in every pass, goal, and controversial refereeing decision.
Outstanding visual technology
The most advanced camera system in the history of football will be deployed at the 2026 World Cup. FIFA and its technology partners (Sony, Hawk-Eye, Canon, and EVS) have designed an ecosystem that will allow you to watch the match like never before: from any angle, in ultra-high definition, and with real-time data. 8K, Slow Motion, and 360° Cameras: More than 40 cameras will be installed per stadium, including: 8K HDR cameras for ultra-high-definition broadcasts; Phantom ultra-slow-motion cameras (up to 5,000 fps); and 360° dome cameras placed on ceilings and in corners. Rail cams that slide along side rails at the edge of the field. Drone cams with dynamic stabilization for aerial shots. This deployment will allow viewers to see plays from previously impossible angles, and close-ups down to the pore level of the striker's face. In Qatar 2022, 40 cameras were used per match. By 2026, that number could rise to 50 or more, depending on the stadium. In addition, fans will be able to personalize the broadcast on official apps: choose a camera, follow a specific player, or watch replays with AI analysis in seconds.
Cameras at the service of VAR and offside
One of the most critical uses of cameras in the World Cup will be in VAR (Video Assistant Referee) and in the semi-automatic detection of offside. FIFA has invested in improving not only the resolution, but also the accuracy and speed of the analysis.
The evolution of automated offside
12 optical tracking cameras installed on the ceiling.
Infrared cameras to detect ball-player contact.
Adidas balls with a 500 Hz motion sensor.
AI that generates 3D animations in less than 10 seconds.
VAR with access to multiple angles simultaneously.
The system of Semi-automatic offside detection debuted successfully in 2022. By 2026, the new version will be 40% faster, with greater accuracy in millimeter-precise plays. The cameras will be connected to central software that generates three-dimensional models in real time. And if that weren't enough, the decisions will be visually displayed to the public on stadium screens and apps, with the famous 3D animation that explains each play. More transparency, less controversy (well, that's what we hope). Fun fact: each VAR room will have more than 20 screens and 5 operators per match. Almost like an airplane cockpit!
How the fan experience changes
These new cameras not only improve refereeing, but also the way fans experience the World Cup. Whether at the stadium, at home, or on your phone, the experience will be much more immersive, interactive, and cinematic.
Football in movie mode
"Matrix" style visuals with rotating 360° shots.
Broadcasts with AI-enhanced commentary.
Custom player tracking from apps.
Cameras inside the tunnel and mixed zones.
Real-time tactical analysis from every angle.
Plus, POV (point of view) cameras are planned for coaches or referees to relive plays from the field. Some broadcasts will include spatial sound, so you can feel the chants as if you were in the stands. More than 3.2 billion people are expected to watch the 2026 World Cup. And with so many cameras, no play will go unnoticed. As they say on social media: "Every cloud has a silver lining." Football, technology, and passion: a trilogy best experienced in high definition.
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