​CBF begins RefCam trials for the 2027 Brazilian football seasonPaulo César Zanovelli tests RefCam during training at Granja ComaryCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBFThe Brazilian Football Confederation’s (CBF) Refereeing Department began testing RefCam this week for the 2027 season. The technology, which was used at the 2026 World Cup, gave viewers the on-field perspective of the referee through a body camera attached to the officiating team’s communication system.No date has yet been set for RefCam’s debut in Brazilian football, but the Refereeing Committee has already begun testing it with referees during the 6th PRO Refereeing Seminar, taking place this week at Granja Comary in Teresópolis.“As part of the drive to innovate Brazilian refereeing, we decided to work with RefCam (the referee’s body camera) this week. Beyond the technical aspect of analyzing the referee’s positioning, it will discourage misconduct by both players and referees as part of this educational process. We will have greater transparency in refereeing protocols for 2027, while also allowing fans to follow the match from a first-person perspective, seeing the action and goals up close, with the refereeing team playing a part in the spectacle,” said Netto Góes, CBF’s Director of Refereeing.The Refereeing Department’s initiative was also welcomed by referees. In addition to offering viewers a new perspective, the footage will be used to analyze positioning and support studies aimed at improving decision-making during matches.For Daiane Muniz, RefCam is a study tool for refereesCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF“It offers a new visual perspective on the referee and the work done on the pitch, but it also shows and conveys the reality to those watching the match. A perspective on the laws of the game and decision-making. It is a great initiative by the CBF to introduce RefCam in training so that it can eventually be introduced into Brazilian football. But this new view is not just for the public. It also serves as a study tool for referees. With this footage, we can adjust our positioning on the pitch, how we follow the players’ movements and how we analyze the match,” said Ramon Abatti Abel, who used the technology at the 2026 World Cup.“I believe it greatly enriches the content for those who follow football. At the World Cup, we saw interesting moments and spectacular goals, all from the referee’s perspective, giving fans a sense of being there. But it is not just for the fans. RefCam is a study tool, a working tool to help us improve our positioning and reading of the game. Referees also study the game in terms of positioning and space. And with RefCam, we can refine and adjust our positioning to make the best possible decisions,” said Daniel Muniz.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.