From AI-powered offside tracking to CGI adverts: MailOnline reveals the futuristic technologies powering the Women's World Cup this month

The biggest Women's World Cup ever kicked off in Australia and New Zealand earlier this week with wins for both of the host nations. For the first time, the women's version of FIFA's tournament has 32 teams participating, following the format of the men's competition for the past 25 years. It comprises 64 matches across five time zones in nine cities, culminating with the final in Sydney on August 20. On Saturday, England kick off their campaign with a match against Haiti in Brisbane at 7:30pm local time (10:30am BST). MailOnline has taken a look at the innovations underpinning the player and fan experience this year, including AI-powered limb-tracking, a new video assistant referee procedure and a Web3 prediction game.