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Video support to debut at FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™

History will be made at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™, which will be played from 12 September to 3 October. In line with FIFA’s goal of leveraging technology to improve the football experience, as set out in The Vision 2020-2023, the FIFA Council recently approved the use of video support (VS) at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021. This is the first time that such a system will be used at a FIFA Futsal World Cup™, with the technology set to positively impact the game. Naturally, training with VS will be an important part of the preparation process for the referees who will feature at Lithuania 2021.

The system will comprise a review operator and a pitchside monitor on which referees will be able to review specific incidents. Referees and teams will benefit from having video replays available for four specific types of incidents:

Referees will have the opportunity to review incidents immediately to clarify decisive moments in futsal matches. The technology has been tested in several competitions and has also been in operation in Lithuania, the host nation of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021™. In addition, consultation was carried out with various futsal stakeholders, including top coaches and players, which yielded very positive feedback regarding the system.

“Of course, the implementation of any new element introduced to the game always poses challenges; however, the reaction from the futsal community has been overwhelmingly positive. The coaches of the qualified teams will be briefed about the innovative tool soon and the focus is on delivering a fantastic and technologically modern Futsal World Cup,” added Collina.

The protocol for the VS system is being finalised and will be released closer to the tournament.

Sourced from FIFA

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