Referees to Wear Body Cameras at FIFA Club World Cup 2025

• Referee body cams debut at Club World Cup 2025.

• FIFA enforces new rule to stop time-wasting.

• Club World Cup introduces game-changing tech.

Referees at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will wear body cameras for the first time, marking a major step toward improving transparency and decision-making in football.

This new approach, approved by IFAB, aims to give fans and coaches a closer look at how referees experience the game—and how they make those crucial calls.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025 referee body cameras will be tested during the tournament in the United States, running from June 14 to July 13.

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The footage may also be used for broadcasting and training purposes.

> “Having the possibility to see what the referee sees is important in the debriefing, to evaluate how the call was made,” said Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA’s referee committee.

What to Expect from Referee Body Cameras

These cameras will:

Offer fans a unique, referee’s-eye view of the game.

Be used to train match officials and improve performance reviews.

Be introduced on a trial basis during the tournament

This trial not only serves broadcasters with new viewing angles but also boosts accountability among referees—an area often debated in modern football.

Cracking Down on Goalkeeper Time-Wasting

Another major change coming to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is a new rule targeting goalkeepers who waste time.

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Currently, goalkeepers are supposed to release the ball within six seconds, or else face an indirect free kick. But this rule is rarely enforced.

With the new adjustment:

Goalkeepers will have 8 seconds to release the ball.

If they hold the ball too long, the opposing team gets a corner kick.

This new approach, backed by IFAB, aims to keep the game flowing and discourage time-wasting tactics that frustrate players and fans.

Why These Changes Matter

These innovations show how FIFA is embracing technology and modern reforms:

Referee body cameras may reduce controversies and increase trust.

Tighter time-wasting rules will push for faster, more engaging matches.

Broadcast footage from referee cams could revolutionize football coverage.

Fans, teams, and analysts alike are watching closely to see how these changes will play out on the global stage.

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