World Cup 2026Hawk-Eye video system assists refs on field with faster decision-makingSony's Hawk-Eye video technology was able to determine that Kaoru Mitoma's assist against Spain in 2022 was good. © ReutersKEIGO YOSHIDA and NEO JIMBOJune 12, 2026 01:11 JSTTOKYO -- Sony Group has sharpened its advanced soccer officiating technology ahead of this week's kickoff of the World Cup, which the company says will shorten what can be a frustratingly long wait for the results of play reviews.