According to the BBC, the Premier League plans to pilot referees' body cameras in the final round of the US Summer Series. FIFA allows the use of this device in the recent Club World Cup, and Corina said its effect is "exceeded expectations". On Wednesday, the FIFA Council confirmed that the trial could be extended to professional team competitions not organized by FIFA.
This means that the Premier League can introduce the technology in Atlanta's match on Sunday, when Thomas Bramar will refer Manchester United against Everton. If two-thirds of the clubs agree, the technology will be launched in the upcoming Premier League season, but the specific frequency of use is unclear.
In May 2024, Jared Gillette became the first referee to wear a body camera in the Premier League game, when Crystal Palace defeated Manchester United 4-0. During the Club World Cup, the technology showed that an Atletico defender's handball was not seen by the referee because his vision was blocked. The video assistant referee (VAR) was able to remind the referee on the court to pay attention to this incident.