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 .
Debate over whether technology should be used to help referees . FIFA is opposed to video replays but has considered goal-line technology . Hawk-Eye system and microchipped footballs were rejected by IFAB . Some feel it will take a big-match controversy to re-open the debate .