Portugal HubThe Portugal national team won against Croatia with the help of Trionda ball technology. The smart ball detected a deflection and ruled offside, giving Portugal the win.
What happened?
The match between Portugal and Croatia was decided in the smallest details. When the Portuguese were winning 2-1, in the end of the second half, the Croats tied the game. However, with the help of the ball technology, a deflection was detected on the ball that marked the offside in the goal, giving Portugal the win.
The technology behind the ball
The World Cup ball, Trionda, is equipped with sensors, artificial intelligence, and even a charging system. Developed by Adidas, the technological version of the ball was decisive in the match. Among the technologies present, the Trionda of the players has a motion sensor capable of tracking everything that happens during the match and sends data in real-time to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Portugal 1-1 Congo DR |
What's next?
The Portugal national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. The next challenge will be against Wales, at home, on 2026-09-24. With technology on their side, the Portuguese are looking to continue their winning streak and qualify for the next stages of the World Cup.
More technologies
Fifa is also using 3D digitization technology for players called up for the 2026 World Cup. The idea is to create a digital version of each athlete to help the referees. With these avatars, referees can visualize with more precision the position of the players' bodies at the moment the ball is touched, which can help in analyzing plays like offside.
