Mumbai, June 8: The constant use of technology in the field of sports has helped it accomplish a lot of its objectives. At FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, too, innovation would be playing a huge contributor during the course of the month-long multi-nation football tournament.

The FIFA, recently, had approved the use of Video Assistant Referees (VARs) technology at World Cup 2018 in Russia. Its introduction is going to make the game-play even more exciting for the fans. The VARs technology can only be used in four situations; a. Goals, b. Penalty, c. Red Cards, and d. Mistaken Identity.

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At the previous World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the introduction of Goal-line technology (GLT) was quite an intriguing addition to the game. Also, the advent of Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS) has opened the gates of the field of statistics for the fans.

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The EPTS has helped fans know about the players’ speed, distance travelled in the field, heartbeats per minute, and body temperature amongst many other things. It has also enhanced the game-viewing experience with team tactics, team formation and other statistical figures made available due to its use. FIFA WC Countdown, 7 Days to Go: Watch Lionel Messi & Others Feature in Top 10 Goals Video of 2014 World Cup.

With only six days to go for the commencement of 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Russia, the excitement levels amongst the fans are only getting higher. It will be delightful to see technology play its part in the game which requires every element of human faculty such as the presence of mind, resilience, stamina, speed, and amongst others in physical form.

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