( CNN ) -- Football 's lawmakers have taken the historic step of unanimously approving goal-line technology systems for use in the sport . World soccer 's global governing body FIFA and the International Football Association Board ( IFAB ) made the announcement following a meeting in Zurich on Thursday . FIFA intend for goal-line technology to be used at December 's Club World Cup in Japan , and if successful it will also be implemented at the 2013 African Cup of Nations and the 2014 World Cup in Brazil . Two systems , designed by technology companies GoalRef and Hawk-Eye , have been approved after going through two phases of FIFA testing . UEFA chief opposed to goal-line technology . FIFA president Sepp Blatter had previously opposed the move but said the turning point had been an incident at the 2010 World Cup involving a second round clash between England and Germany . Blatter was present when midfielder Frank Lampard 's shot bounced well over the goal-line but was not awarded by the officials in a match England went on to lose 4-1 . `` It is a real approach of modern times in football , '' he told reporters . `` It is so important because the objective in football is to score goals . It 's a help for the referee . `` I 'm happy , I 'm pleased we are able to go forward . When it comes to high level competition and you have the technology and you do n't use it something is wrong . `` I have changed my attitude towards technology because of Lampard 's kick in South Africa . That was the moment for me to say 'You are the president of FIFA and you can not afford that in the next World Cup something similar will happen . ' '' The English Premier League welcomed the news , expressing its intention to bring in goal-line technology in the near future . `` The Premier League has been a long-term advocate of goal line technology , '' read a statement on the organization 's website . `` We will engage in discussions with both Hawk-Eye and GoalRef in the near future with a view to introducing goal-line technology as soon as is practically possible . '' The IFAB is comprised of FIFA and the four UK-based football associations of England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland . It is a body which decides on any proposed changes to the rules of soccer . Blog : Will FIFA regret opening technology can of worms ? The announcement follows Blatter 's recent calls for goal-line technology to be introduced in reaction to an incident that occurred during Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine . Co-hosts Ukraine saw a goal not given during a must-win group-stage match with England , when John Terry cleared Artim Milevskiy 's shot after it looked to have crossed the line . Following the game on June 19 , Blatter used his official Twitter account to declare : `` After last night 's match # GLT is no longer an alternative but a necessity . '' But his stance on the issue is at odds with Michel Platini , the president of European football 's governing body UEFA . The UEFA chief told CNN in May : `` I 'm against the technology . If you say OK to goal-line technology , then it is offside technology , then penalty area technology , and we stop the football . `` I want human people -- it 's easy . I understand the fans because they want justice but with an additional referee we have the same justice . '' In addition to Milevskiy 's `` goal '' at Euro 2012 , England have been involved in one other high-profile goal-line controversies . In the 1966 World Cup final , England were awarded a goal against West Germany when Geoff Hurst 's shot in extra-time rebounded off the underside of the crossbar . England went on to win the match 4-2 at Wembley . At the same meeting , FIFA also confirmed it would permit the wearing of headscarves during a trial period . As there was no medical risk to wearing headscarves when playing a game of football , it has decided to relent on a ban introduced in 2007 . Soccer 's governing body had prevented teams wearing the traditional headscarves -- which protect the modesty of Islamic girls and women -- for safety reasons and to prevent political or religious statements .
Goal-line technology approved for use in football on Thursday . Global governing body FIFA and IFAB unanimously agree on decision . FIFA intends for goal-line technology to be used at December 's Club World Cup . Two systems , Hawk-Eye and GoalRef , approved by soccer 's lawmakers .