With only a few days to go until the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ kicks off, the Football Technology Innovation team is in the final preparations and functionality tests of the technologies that are set to be used throughout the tournament in Russia.
“They’re just numbers,” said Santiago Mele with a smile when FIFA.com presented him with statistics from the group stage. As one of just two goalkeepers (along with Venezuela’s Wuilker Farinez) yet to concede a goal after 270 minutes of play, the Uru.