Ever since the first broadcast of the FIFA World Cup in 1954 in Switzerland, the sport has witnessed major technological innovations that became a primer in making it the most popular sport around the globe.
The technology has played a key role for the broadcasters, organisers and spectators alike. It has enabled the event to reach the global population; provided better and immersive fan engagement opportunities for the ones in stadiums and homes in front of their TV sets, in the process making football a multi-billion dollar global industry.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil four years ago saw the debut of Goal Line Technology (GLT). It was the first time ever the referees got technology support for making decisions. This time too, a new technology will be witnessed and will possibly be making the headlines during the FIFA World Cup 2018.
FIFA World Cup 2018 due to kick off in few hours will see the advent of Video Assisted Referee (VAR) Technology. A major of other technology firsts will sweep over the current year’s edition of the world’s greatest sporting spectacle.
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia is set to take the center stage for the next 32 days, InsideSport.co has compiled a list of technological innovations to keep an eye on as you witness favourite stars in action on the pitch:
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