00:00Did you know that before every single World Cup match this summer, someone will need to charge
00:04the ball? This is Adidas Trianda, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup. Inside is a
00:10tiny motion sensor chip that sends live data to the VAR system in real time. That sensor captures
00:15data 500 times per second, tracking things like the ball's movement, speed, spin, trajectory,
00:21and most importantly, the exact moment a player touches the ball. And that matters because in
00:27football, one split second can decide whether a goal stands or gets ruled out. So when there's a tight
00:33offside call, officials are no longer just relying on camera angles and timing. The ball itself can now
00:39help. The same technology can also aid in handball decisions and other moments where knowing whether,
00:45when, or how the ball was touched really matters. And because the sensor runs on a battery, the ball
00:51has to be charged before matches, just like your phone. Reports say a full charge lasts around six
00:56hours. So it can cover the full 90 minutes, extra time when needed. 48 teams, three countries,
01:02one official ball that needs to be charged before kickoff. The question now is, will technology
01:07change the game as we know it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments.
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