The FIFA Council have given the agreement for a video support system for referees to be used at the tournament due to take place in Vilnius, Kaunas and Klaipėda between September 12 and October 3.

The system will comprise a review operator and a pitchside screen for referees.

The technology has been tested in several futsal leagues around the world.

This is the first time that such a system will be used at a FIFA Futsal World Cup, with the technology set to positively impact the game, it is claimed.

Referees are due to receive training on how to use the video support system, which will be used in disputed goal situations, penalty incidents, red cards and potential cases of mistaken identity.

"This is an important milestone for the game of futsal: the introduction of VS at the highest level of international competition," Pierluigi Collina, the chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, said.

"It will be an innovative system for the sport, enabling the quick review of specific on-pitch incidents and ultimately ensuring fairer results.

"Of course, the implementation of any new element introduced to the game always poses challenges; however, the reaction from the futsal community has been overwhelmingly positive. The coaches of the qualified teams will be briefed about the innovative tool soon and the focus is on delivering a fantastic and technologically modern Futsal World Cup."

A total of 24 countries are due to compete in the FIFA Futsal World Cup, which was originally scheduled to take place last year but was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The defending champions are Argentina, who lifted the trophy in Colombia in 2016, when they beat Russia 5-4 in the final.