- Referee Body Cam debuted at the 2025 Club World Cup.
- FIFA enforces new rules to stop wasting time.
- The Club World Cup introduces game-changing techniques.
The FIFA Club World Cup referees will wear a body camera for the first time in 2025, marking an important step in improving football transparency and decision-making.
This new approach, approved by the IFAB, is designed to allow fans and coaches to take a closer look at how referees experience the game and how they make these key calls.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 referee body cameras will be tested during the U.S. Championships, from June 14 to July 13.
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Lens can also be used for broadcasting and training purposes.
> “It is possible to see what the referee sees is important in the report to evaluate the way the call is called,” FIFA referee committee chairman Pierluigi Collina said.
Referee’s body camera expectations
These cameras will:
Provides fans with a unique view of referees.
Used to train competition officials and improve performance evaluation.
Trial in the competition
This trial not only provides a new viewing angle for broadcasters, but also increases accountability among referees, an area often debated in modern football games.
Break the goalkeeper and waste time
Another big change to the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 is the new rules for time-wasting goalkeepers.
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Currently, the goalkeeper should release the ball in six seconds or face an indirect free kick. But this rule is rarely implemented.
With new adjustments:
The goalkeeper will have 8 seconds to release the ball.
If they keep the ball for too long, the opposing team will get a corner kick.
With the support of IFAB, this new approach is designed to keep the game flowing and stop wasting time, frustrating players and fans.
Why these changes are important
These innovations show how FIFA embraces technology and modern reforms:
Referee body cameras may reduce controversy and increase trust.
Stricter time wasting will drive faster, more attractive matches.
Radio videos of referee cameras may revolutionize football reports.
Fans, teams and analysts are watching closely to see how these changes are performing on the global stage.
