Santa Clara, June 14 (IANS) FIFA issued an official clarification on the AR controversy during Switzerland vs Qatar at the FIFA World Cup 2026, stating that “a brief technical glitch” disrupted the generation of the semi-automated offside animation graphic and “workflow of the VAR was not affected by this issue.” The incident occurred in the 14th minute of the game, when Switzerland was given a penalty kick as Qatar goalkeeper Mahmud Abunada fouled Swiss player Remo Freuler. Even though video re…
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Mexico City, June 12 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA World Cup burst into life with a dazzling opening ceremony and a thrilling victory for co-hosts Mexico over South Africa. Yet, beyond the goals and glamour at the Mexico City Stadium, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed something unusual strapped to the match officials: futuristic headgear that is changing how we watch football. Linked to his microphone system, the prominent over-ear device gave the Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio a sci-fi look. The equipme…