CBF set date for semi-automated offside debut in 2026 Brasileirão | OneFootball

When will semi-automated offside make its debut in the Brasileirão?

Semi-automated offside finally has a set date to debut in the 2026 Brazilian Championship. That is because, over the last week, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) completed the installation and initial testing in all 19 Série A stadiums of the Brasileirão.

Therefore, automatic offside is expected to start operating right after the World Cup, in the 20th round of the Brasileirão. Before that, in the final two matchdays of the first half of the season, the CBF will run tests in all 20 matches to be played.

What is semi-automated offside?

It is worth noting that semi-automated offside is a technology that uses cameras to track players’ positions and assist VAR in calling offsides. As a result, decisions are faster and more accurate.

In this way, the expectation is that the new technology will reduce refereeing controversies in the Brazilian Championship. Finally, it is important to point out that semi-automated offside has already been used in competitions such as the World Cup, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup.

What is Flamengo’s situation in the Brasileirão?

Flamengo currently sit in second place in the Brasileirão with 31 points. Last Saturday (23), the Rubro-Negro lost 3-0 to Palmeiras and saw the São Paulo side reach 38 points at the top of the table. However, Mengão have one game in hand over their rival.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo are focused on the Libertadores. This Tuesday (26), the Rubro-Negro face Cusco (PER) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the final round of the tournament’s group stage.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Cusco through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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