CBF confirms semi-automated offside debut in the Brasileirão

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·21 Juli 2026

CBF confirms semi-automated offside debut in the Brasileirão

The CBF has officially confirmed that semi-automated offside technology will begin being used in the 20th round (the next one) of the Brazilian Championship. The organization has been testing the system in some matches before its official rollout. Athletico-PR vs. Internacional (Arena da Baixada) and Santos vs. Chapecoense (Vila Belmiro), both kicking off simultaneously at 6:30 p.m. on July 25, will be the first matches in the country to officially use the technology.

“When we made the commitment to implement semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), we made it clear that modernizing refereeing would be a priority of our administration. Today, we are delivering this technology to Brazilian football after a careful process of planning, testing, and training. It is an investment that brings the Brazilian Championship closer to the highest international standards and reinforces our commitment to transparency, sporting fairness, and the credibility of competitions organized by the CBF,” said CBF president Samir Xaud.

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