Hisense has taken its RGB MiniLED display technology beyond the living room at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with its panels being used inside VAR review rooms throughout the tournament.

The Chinese company, which has been a FIFA World Cup sponsor for three consecutive tournaments, says its RGB MiniLED screens are being deployed across six VAR rooms, as well as fan zones and display activations linked to the event.

The displays have been used in FIFA’s International Broadcast Centre, where officials reviewed footage before decisions were reversed.

The tech has already been linked to several high-profile VAR decisions during the tournament, including an overturned call in the USA–Australia match.

VAR has remained one of the most controversial technologies in world football since its World Cup debut in 2018, but display quality has become increasingly important as officials rely on ultra-clear replay footage, fast motion handling and accurate colour reproduction to judge tight incidents.

Hisense’s RGB MiniLED technology differs from conventional MiniLED by using individually controlled red, green and blue LEDs rather than white LEDs with colour filters.

The company claims the approach improves brightness, colour accuracy, contrast and local dimming, with coverage of up to 100% of the BT.2020 colour space.

The same tech is now being pushed into Australian homes through Hisense’s 2026 UR8 and UR9 RGB MiniLED TVs, which start at $2,299 locally. Hisense has also confirmed larger premium models, including its 116-inch RGB MiniLED flagship.

Hisense’s RGB MiniLED range is featured in the latest issue of SmartHouse magazine, which takes a deep dive into the 2026 display wars between Hisense, Samsung, TCL, Sony, CHiQ, Loewe and BenQ.