In the heat of the game, on the sport’s largest stage, mere millimetres can be the difference between winning and losing.
Ultimately, it will be the players on the pitch during FIFA World Cup 26™ that decide the outcome of the match. But as the games unfold, it is critical that calls made by the officials are correct — and when the referee jogs over to the sideline to doublecheck the video of a play, precision matters.
Hisense is the Official VAR Review TV provider for FIFA World Cup 2026™, equipping FIFA with all of the screens installed in the VAR room at the International Broadcast Centre during FIFA tournaments and the primary review monitors for referees making offside, handball, goal and foul determinations.
The Hisense sideline apparatus used by referees during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ is one of the interactive exhibits on display at Soccer and Technology from the FIFA Museum, an exhibition making its first North American appearance at Science World in Vancouver through FIFA World Cup 2026™ festivities.
A similar set up to this display is being used by referees at all FIFA World Cup 2026™ games.
VAR demands an unusually high standard of display performance. Officials may be asked to judge the precise position of a player’s boot relative to a defensive line, the point of contact between a ball and an arm or the exact moment a pass is played. To support this level of scrutiny, FIFA’s exclusive VAR displays are equipped with Hisense’s pioneering RGB MiniLED technology, offering ultra-high resolution, exceptional colour accuracy and extremely low latency, ensuring that the image on screen faithfully represents the original footage without lag, distortion or motion blur. This real-time responsiveness ensures high brightness and contrast for accurate frame-by-frame analysis.
For VAR officials working under intense time pressure, this translates into clearer definition in fast‑moving plays and greater confidence when making decisions that may change the outcome of a match.
FIFA’s confidence in Hisense’s technology is reflected in its decision to grant exclusive VAR screen branding rights to the company — marking the first time a technology partner has been formally recognized in this aspect of officiating infrastructure.
As football continues to evolve, VAR underscores a broader truth explored in the FIFA Science and Soccer experience: Behind every split‑second decision lies a complex interplay of physics, perception, and technology — where seeing clearly can make all the difference.
Soccer & Technology from the FIFA Museum is now open at Science World and will run until September 7th. From the pitch to the broadcast booth, the exhibition offers a deep dive into soccer’s evolving ecosystem. Guests can explore five core sections: Broadcasting and Media, Intelligent Data, Refereeing and Fair Play, Staging the Game and the Innovation Lab, exploring how evolving technology shapes the innovation, preparation, action, enjoyment and analysis of soccer games.
For more information, please visit hisense-canada.com.
Hisense Delivers $500,000 in Cashback to Canadians Following Team Canada’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ Run
Posted in Commentary with tags Hisense on July 20, 2026 by itnerdHisense Canada is celebrating Team Canada’s historic performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by delivering up to $500,000* in cashback rebates to Canadian consumers through its Win With Canada promotion, unlocking the campaign’s maximum reward pool.
As an Official Partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, Hisense launched the promotion to give Canadians a tangible way to share in Team Canada’s success. Cashback rewards on eligible Hisense televisions, Laser TVs and select home appliances increased as Canada advanced through the tournament, culminating in the campaign’s maximum reward level of up to $1,000 cashback per eligible purchase following Team Canada’s historic tournament performance.
The campaign generated strong participation across the country, with more than 575 rebate submissions received to date, subject to validating in accordance with program terms. Hisense’s 85-inch U88 Series TV emerged as the campaign’s best-selling model, followed by Laser TV products and 98-inch televisions, reflecting growing consumer demand for large-screen, immersive viewing experiences during major sporting events.
With Canadians increasingly choosing larger screens to watch live sports, the tournament highlighted the important role home entertainment plays in bringing friends and families together. Through Win With Canada, consumers were able to upgrade their viewing experience while sharing in Team Canada’s success. The promotion also reinforces Hisense’s continued investment in Canadian consumers through innovative marketing programs.
Although the purchase period has ended, eligible customers still have time to submit their receipts and claim their cashback through the campaign website.
For more information, please visit winwithcanada.ca.
About Win With Canada
Win With Canada was a Hisense Canada promotion that rewarded consumers as Team Canada advanced through the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Purchasers of eligible Hisense televisions, Laser TVs and select refrigerators qualified for cashback rebates tied directly to Team Canada’s tournament performance. Following Team Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ run, the promotion reached its maximum reward level, unlocking up to $1,000 cashback for eligible customers and a total reward pool of $500,000.*
Consumers who purchased qualifying products during the promotion period can visit WinWithCanada.ca for complete program details and cashback redemption information.
*Cashback rewards are subject to the terms and conditions of the Win With Canada promotion. In the event that eligible validated claims exceed the program’s maximum reward pool, rebate amounts may be adjusted on a pro rata basis in accordance with the promotion rules. For full details, visit WinWithCanada.ca.
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