The June 27, 2010 file photo combo shows Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer looking at the ball that hit the bar to bounce over the line during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Germany and England at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. FIFA will use goal-line technology in international matches for the first time at the Confederations Cup, starting with Saturday’s, June 15, 2013 opening match between Brazil and Japan. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA will use goal-line technology in international games for the first time at the Confederations Cup, starting with Saturday’s opening match between Brazil and Japan. The Associated Press looks at why the technology has been introduced and how it will work:

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