Discover the technological advances in two major football events, the Copa América and the Euro Cup.

Two highly anticipated events in the world of sports, the Copa América and Euro 2024, stir passions among fans to see their favorite teams compete for the competition's grand trophy, depending on the region where it is located.

The tournament of the Copa América It began in 1916, and this competition was organized to celebrate the centenary of Argentina's independence, with Uruguay and Brazil as the invited teams. Initially known as the South American Championship of National Teams, it changed its name to the current one in 1975. As of 2024, it has been held 48 times, with Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil consistently emerging as champions; the other teams typically have to settle for runner-up positions.

As for the European Championship It began in 1960 as the European Nations' Cup or simply the European Cup; since 1992, its name has been changed to the European Championship or Euro. football competition It has had 17 editions so far, in which the teams with the most wins are Germany, Spain, Italy and France.

Now, all these tournaments have benefited from technology, and these two events are no exception. So, let's take a look at the cutting-edge technologies being used in each event.

New technology at the Copa América

1. The World Cup ball will feature a chip that works with sensors located in the goalposts and, with the help of cameras, will determine whether the ball has completely crossed the goal line. This technology is called Goal Line.
2. The VAR (video assistant referee) system will be improved, featuring 3D vision to provide a better image so referees can make better and much faster decisions, thus minimizing errors. .
3. And for fan safety, the cameras inside and outside the stadium will be equipped with artificial intelligence. Therefore, fans will be able to see real-time statistics and interactive replays.

In the European Championship

1. The referees will wear a smartwatch known as Hublot Big Bang e Gen3 UEFA EURO 2024™, with technology that incorporates different connectivity systems such as GPS, Bluetooth, wifi and NFC payments.
2. A semi-automatic VAR using artificial intelligence to detect the position and movements of the players and the ball.
3. Sensors embedded in the event balls to determine if the ball crossed the goal line.
4. Artificial intelligence plays a key role in personalizing the fan experience, from selecting relevant content to suggesting places to eat and stay. It also improves tournament logistics, from traffic management to security in and around stadiums.

So all that's left for us to do is enjoy these famous tournaments And if you're a football fan, even more so. Technology is constantly advancing to benefit the sport and its fans.

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