The FIFA Club World Cup has undergone significant changes, including a reboot of its format, increasing the number of participating clubs to 32 and raising the prize money dramatically from $5 million to $40 million. Notably, the tournament aims to enhance viewer engagement by introducing referee-mounted cameras that provide a unique perspective of the game, while utilizing AI for earlier detection of offsides and stricter regulations against time-wasting by goalkeepers. These developments mark a substantial evolution in football’s global competition.
Technology will help fans see the action from the refs' perspective through small cameras, enhancing viewer experience but excluding controversial moments like penalty appeals.
The revamped FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 clubs, with a significant increase in prize money from $5 million to $40 million, emphasizing its global importance.
AI will assist referees in detecting offsides earlier, while goalkeepers will face penalties for time-wasting after holding the ball for over eight seconds.
Chairman Pierluigi Collina emphasized the need for patience from fans as new technology is trialed, with the potential for long-term implementation based on its performance.
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