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.
17 February 2020
Request for proposals: New Test Method for player-surface interaction
With more 10’000 Football Turf fields tested and certified around the world, the FIFA Quality Programme has a huge impact on the development of football.
04 February 2020
The Topical Collection on Football Research
FIFA is collaborating with the International Sport Engineering Association (ISEA) to launch a special collection of peer reviewed research within the Sport Engineering Journal. In 2016 the FIFA 2.0 strategy was published, the vision to the future, this saw a seismic shift in the approach from FIFA towards technology and innovation.
19 November 2019
FIFA publishes first performance reports on EPTS
With the list of applications for player tracking data growing, the accuracy and reliability of this data is more important than ever.
06 November 2019
A glance at the future: FIFA discusses sustainability of Football Turf and for the first time, hosts a test area at the FSB
The International Trade Fair for Amenity Areas, Sports and Pool Facilities (FSB) currently takes place in Cologne.
21 October 2019
The Application of Technology: Video Assistant Referee (VAR)
VAR has become a staple in the football world with many competitions and leagues using the technology in 2019. Thus far, five new countries have been approved through the IAAP process by The IFAB and FIFA in 2019 to use the technology. This video summarizes the basics of VAR.
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.