People don’t have to miss out on any of the player statistics they would see while watching matches on television if they are attending the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Fans can examine things like VAR replays and other camera perspectives via the FIFA+ app’s augmented reality function. Only those who are physically present at matches, according to FIFA, are permitted access to the FIFA+ Stadium Experience. Users may direct the camera on their phone at the pitch, according to a viral video. They can tap on a player to view details like their movement speed and unique heatmap thanks to an overlay that will appear. For spectators who are in the stadium but are unsure of the referee’s reasoning, the VAR replays may be helpful. On Thursday, it appeared as though the ball left the field of play prior to Japan scoring the game-winning goal against Spain (as shown in the image above). The goal was first disallowed by the referee, but he changed his mind after VAR revealed that a small portion of the ball had stayed in play. Attending spectators may have understood the call better if they had the ability to view the VAR replay on their phone, particularly if they had missed it on the big screen.

For some people, the AR overlay could enhance the experience of attending a game. It looks cool. However, it’s the World Cup, which might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s acceptable to put your phone away occasionally and fully engage with your surroundings.