Football Technology & Innovation
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Harnessing technology to improve the game
The Football Technology & Innovation team is responsible for solving existing problems in the football world by testing and implementing new technologies and innovations. In line with the FIFA Vision 2020–2023, goal 9 details FIFA’s commitment to harnessing technology to improve the game through research, development and innovation with the aim of enhancing the football experience on and off the pitch.
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Football Technology & Innovation
Important documents (standards, manuals etc).
Footballs
1 Feb 2018
0.92 mb
Football Turf
4 May 2017
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Video Assistant Referee Technology
8 Aug 2021
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Key areas
Research
The FIFA Research Programme is responsible for leading the development of validation methods for the newest technologies in football.
Innovation Road Map
After the successful implementation of the video assistant referee (VAR) system following its incorporation into the Laws of the Game in March 2018, FIFA would like to further improve VAR technology at all levels of the game.
Innovation Programme
FIFA’s new solution-driven innovation platform. The FIFA Innovation Programme is FIFA’s vehicle for dealing with innovative products that enter the market but are not ready or currently eligible for use in the game of football.
Standards
All standards are built on scientific findings from a number of relevant disciplines identifying players' needs, various aspects of safety, performance, durability, quality assurance and playing comfort.
Resource Hub
The Resource Hub is the public database of the FIFA Quality Programme, the aim of which is to endorse products that meet strict quality requirements to improve the game and protect players, clubs and associations. Football stakeholders will find a list...
Football Technology & Innovation Documents
This section contains all publicly available documentation in the context of the activities of the FIFA Football Technology & Innovation subdivision, all downloadable in PDF format.