In an historic judgement, the much vaunted goal-line technology was approved as a part of the laws of soccer by the International FA Board (IFAB).
After passing a series of stringent tests, two systems Hawk-Eye and GoalRef have been given the go-ahead by IFAB.
The IFAB comprises four representatives from the British associations, who hold one vote each, while FIFA has four more votes.
"This approval is subject to a final installation test at each stadium before the systems can be used in 'real' football matches," the IFAB said in a statement.
"The IFAB was keen to stress that technology will only be utilised for the goal-line and for no other areas of the game."
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said the governing body intended to bring in technology for the Club World Cup in December in Japan, the Confederations cup in 2013 and the FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Around $250,000 will be paid annually for the systems by FIFA, Valcke added.
A series of controversial decisions over the last two years increased the pressure on FIFA to implement the technology. The latest controversy came in Euro 2012, when Ukraine had a perfectly legitimate goal denied, after England's John Terry hooked the ball clear, but only after the ball had seemingly crossed the line.
"We believe that it is a great day for football," FA secretary Alex Horne told a news conference in Zurich.
"This is about having the right technology helping the referee in a relatively rare occurrence -- the scoring of a goal."
English Premier League, soon after the announcement, released a statement saying they would try to implement the technology as soon as possible.
"The Premier League has been a long term advocate of goal-line technology," the statement read.
"We welcome today's decision by IFAB and will engage in discussions with both Hawkeye and GoalRef in the near future with a view to introducing goal-line technology as soon as is practically possible."
Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan said the number of mistakes made prompted the decision.
"Over the past few years there have been a number of occasions where mistakes have been made in football.
"The referee will still make the final decision but the view of the board is that anything that can help the referee has to be good.
"I think this is an historic day for football and I'm delighted to be part of that decision made today."
Patrick Nelson, chief executive of the Irish FA, added: "The three decisions made today will be long-lasting and will resonate throughout the world.
"The IFAB has been around since 1886 and has been the guardians of the laws of the game for all that time, and has developed the game slowly and carefully and conservatively.
"But this is a momentous day, the beginning of something new."
Jonathan Ford, chief executive of the Football Association of Wales, also backed the unanimous decision.
"The Football Association of Wales is extremely proud to be a member of this board and has devoted a great deal of time and deliberation and effort to this.
"Fundamental and momentous decisions were made here today and we are very proud to be involved with that."
