The Innovation Blog
The Innovation Blog provides an insight into the technology developments and quality standards in football but also highlights how other sports manage technology.
09 October 2019
Request for information for the provision of a Local Positioning System (LPS) infrastructure
Data is now a well-established commodity in the football landscape.
23 September 2019
Tested footballs being used for a good cause
Every year FIFA tests hundreds of footballs as part of the FIFA Quality Programme for Footballs to ensure that each football meets the quality standards stipulated in the Laws of the Game.
11 September 2019
Technology improving how injuries are reviewed
Football has become faster than ever. Players are expected to push their limits and fight for every ball throughout all matches of any competition. With such high intensity and pace, incidents and collisions between football players are frequent and require exhaustive monitoring.
26 August 2019
Accuracy of virtual offside lines put to the test
The fast-paced nature of football grips audiences around the world. Blink and you could potentially miss a decisive pass or the game-winning goal.
12 August 2019
How fans stay informed about VAR decisions
During the 52 matches of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019™ in France 535 incidents were checked by the Video Assistant Referees and only 29 of the referee’s decisions had to be corrected after reviewing them.
29 July 2019
Putting tested footballs to good use
Every year FIFA tests hundreds of footballs as part of the FIFA Quality Programme for Footballs to ensure that each football meets the quality standards stipulated in the Laws of the Game.
15 July 2019
FIFA launches world’s first Quality Programme for Futsal Floor Surfaces
Besides 11-a-side football, FIFA is also the governing body for various other formats of the game including Futsal.
01 July 2019
New Global Standard for EPTS
The FIFA Quality Programme for EPTS: how this new global standard helps users of Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems select a provider according to their needs
17 June 2019
Showcasing VAR to FIFA’s Member Associations
During the FIFA Congress in Paris and the FIFA Women’s Football Convention, the Football Technology Innovation Department had a full set up VAR station on display for its stakeholders to learn about this technology and, for the brave ones, try themselves as a Video Assistant Referee.
03 June 2019
Football Technology at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™
The final preparations and functionality tests have now been completed, which means that the football technology supporting referees and teams is ready to be used throughout the tournament in France.