The World Cup is using a technological first this year: digital twins of every player, created from 3D body scans. According to Ars Technica, these reconstructions allow referees to review plays from every angle, with the goal of eliminating the blown calls that have long plagued professional soccer. By examining multiple perspectives of controversial contact, positioning, and fouls, officials can make more informed decisions on what might otherwise remain judgment calls.

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