The BBC has introduced a first-of-its-kind 3D Live Match Experience for the duration of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving fans in the UK an entirely new way to engage with the tournament's biggest matches.

What the experience offers

The technology allows supporters to watch matches from a range of perspectives never before available to a mainstream UK audience. Options include a tactical overhead view, a first-person point-of-view from any player on the pitch, independent control of broadcast cameras, and a third-person perspective focused on individual players.

Fans can follow the action in real-time or rewind to key moments, making it possible to revisit crucial incidents from multiple angles. The experience also provides a fresh lens on player movement and in-match statistics.

How the technology works

The 3D Experience is powered by official FIFA data and technology from XR company Immersiv.io. It uses skeletal tracking data — the same principle that underpins semi-automated offside detection — to reconstruct matches as they unfold.

The result blends the familiarity of broadcast action replays with the visual language of modern video games and real-time 3D match reconstruction, creating an alternative viewing experience unlike anything previously available on UK television.

Where and how to access it

The experience is available exclusively through BBC Sport and is only accessible to users based in the United Kingdom. Fans can watch live matches or revisit completed ones at bbc.co.uk/3dWorldCup.