Genius Sports expands AFA partnership to deploy AI offside technology in Argentina
The supplier's GeniusIQ platform will provide semi-automated offside technology for the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, beginning with the Clausura final on December 12.
Key takeaways
- 1Genius Sports will deploy its semi-automated offside technology across Argentina's top-flight football league.
- 2The system uses computer vision cameras and the GeniusIQ platform to track player positioning in real time.
- 3The technology will launch with the Clausura final on December 12 and roll out fully before July 2027.
Genius Sports has expanded its partnership with the Argentine Football Association to deploy semi-automated offside technology across Argentina’s top-flight football competition, the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, according to a company release.
Beginning with the Clausura final on December 12, the new technology will launch fully across the Liga Profesional de Fútbol before Torneo Clausura 2027, which starts in July.
The deployment aims to support match officials by combining advanced camera tracking, artificial intelligence, and automated decision visuals. Genius Sports stated that its proven technology has reduced average offside decision times by over 30% across major competitions, listing previous deployments in the Premier League, Liga MX, Brasileiro Série A, CONMEBOL, and the Belgian Pro League.
Computer vision and VAR alerts
The semi-automated offside technology is powered by GeniusIQ, the supplier’s sports data and AI platform. According to the document, computer vision cameras installed across Argentina’s top-flight stadiums will capture the movement and positioning of players to create a detailed digital representation of the action.
GeniusIQ processes this tracking information in real time to support video assistant referees (VAR). The platform is configured to automatically identify the moment the ball is played and immediately alert VAR operators to potential offside incidents. By precisely tracking player positioning to identify the relevant attackers and defenders, the automated system minimizes the time spent manually reviewing footage.
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3D visualizations for broadcast
Following the officiating process, the system generates clear, 3D visualizations that explain why a player has been judged onside or offside. Genius Sports will deliver these decision visuals directly to broadcasters and in-stadium screens, aiming to provide greater clarity and less uncertainty for fans.
AFA President Claudio Tapia said the semi-automated technology is a crucial solution for delivering fast and accurate decisions. Steven Burton, Chief Commercial Strategy Officer at Genius Sports, added that implementing the GeniusIQ technology establishes the infrastructure to unlock new insights for teams, richer experiences for broadcasters, and entirely new ways for fans to engage with the game through a single platform.
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