Overview
- Each squad member will undergo a roughly one‑second biometric scan during pre‑tournament sessions to generate an anatomically precise 3D model, covering all 1,248 players across 48 teams.
- The player-specific avatars will be integrated into semi‑automated offside technology to improve identification, tracking and decision speed during complex or obstructed movements.
- Host broadcasts will incorporate the 3D models so offside rulings can be shown with more realistic visuals for viewers in stadiums and on TV.
- FIFA showcased the scans in December at the Intercontinental Cup with Flamengo and Pyramids FC and is continuing operational testing ahead of the June kickoff in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Alongside the avatar rollout, FIFA expanded its partnership with Lenovo and introduced Football AI Pro to provide standardized data insights to all participating nations.