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Arsène Wenger praises precision and innovation at International Broadcast Centre in Dallas 🗣️ FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger visited the International Broadcast Centre (IBC) in Dallas, Texas, gaining an in-depth look at the technological and operational backbone supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026™. He was accompanied, among others, by Deputy Chief of Global Football Development Steven Martens and welcomed by FIFA Director of Innovation Johannes Holzmüller and his team. During the visit, Mr Wenger explored key areas of the facility, with a particular focus on football technology and innovation. A key highlight of the visit was the Video Operations Room (VOR), where Mr Wenger received a detailed explanation of VAR processes and workflows. He expressed his appreciation for the professionalism and focus required in this environment. “The quality of observation, the quality of conclusions and the quality of the data we produce now are really impressive. It's incredible how quickly we can respond to all the questions, especially after matches to the coaches,” Mr Wenger said. “AI is improving the speed of our work. That's how we can share more data and educate people better.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYUE3MgH