No more delayed flag? Fifa adds new offside tech for World Cup

BBC News Tuesday 02 June 2026, 18:42 UTC 1 min read

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The delayed offside flag could almost become a thing of the past after Fifa unveiled new technology to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

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