Debate over whether technology should be used to help referees . FIFA is opposed to video replays but has considered goal - line technology . Hawk - Eye cameras and microchipped footballs were rejected by IFAB . Using similar technology , Hawk-Eye Innovations , based in England , has developed a football system to determine if a goal has been scored . Some feel it will take a big - match referee to re - open the debate .
Debate over whether technology should be used to help referees . FIFA is opposed to video replays but has considered goal - line technology . Hawk - Eye cameras and microchipped footballs were rejected by IFAB . Some feel it will take a big - match referee to re - open the debate .