FIFA Extends World Cup Buzz with Immersive ‘Soccer & Technology’ Exhibit

The World Cup may be over but its legacy lives on in a renewed enthusiasm and curiosity about ‘the beautiful game’. And while Vancouver’s co-hosting duties may have ended, the excitement surrounding football remains and will continue all summer long thanks to the Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum presented by the Province of British Columbia.

Whether you call it football or ‘soccer’, one thing everyone can agree on is the fact technology has dramatically transformed the game. This interactive exhibition, held at Science World in Olympic Village, invites visitors to explore how science and technology have impacted football. From staging the game to broadcast and media, Soccer & Technology lifts the curtain on the production, management and innovation of football in 2026, providing a never-before-seen fan experience to those eager to geek out.

One area of interest is the ‘Refereeing and Fair-Play’ zone which explores Video Assistant Referee (VAR), goal-line technology and other intelligent data. As fans of the sport know, VAR was officially written into the Football Association’s (FA) Laws of the Game in March 2018, following live trials that began in September 2016. The technology first officially debuted in a major international tournament during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Although an “overwhelming” number of fans are against the use of this technology, younger viewers know no different. 

Soccer & Technology offers the opportunity to step into the shoes of a referee by observing a field-side monitor used in the Referee Review Area (RRA) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™.

This is just one of many technological advancements that the exhibit sheds light on. Others include the advancements in ultra-high-definition cameras, real-time AI data tracking systems, and connected ball technology introduced by FIFA in collaboration with Adidas. There is also a fun virtual reality football area for anyone who wants to see how many goals they can sneak past the keeper.

Those who have Extra Time should check out the football shirt worn by beloved Canadian icon Christine Sinclair during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the match ball from Canada's clash with Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ and captain Atiba Hutchinson’s Canada shirt from the opening match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2022™.

Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum is on at Science World from May 15 to September 7, 2026. Tickets can be purchased here

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