FIFA is tracking 150 million data points per match at the 2026 World Cup, with AI companies like Stats Perform and Lenovo providing tools for player scouting, tactics, and penalty analysis. Teams such…
FIFA will generate a unique poster for each of the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, with designs based on real-time game data including score, chances, and team colors. The posters will be created a…
The Valley Transportation Authority carried 37,642 passengers to the World Cup match at Levi's Stadium on June 13, surpassing Super Bowl LX ridership by over 6,000. Fans cited convenience, cost saving…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup relies on thousands of data workers in India, Cambodia, the Philippines, and other countries to power AI tools like sensor-fitted balls, real-time tracking, and AI-assisted off…
Lenovo is partnering with FIFA to power AI and technology solutions for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including FIFA AI Pro for match analysis, an Intelligent Command Center for operations, and AI-powered …
AI-generated websites, deepfake videos, and convincing phishing campaigns are making World Cup scams harder to spot ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Over 13,000 FIFA-themed domains were registered be…
The 2026 World Cup kicked off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, 40 years after Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal at Azteca Stadium. The tournament reflects changes in the game and global politics, w…
Despite fears that an expanded 48-team World Cup would lead to more lopsided matches, the first 24 games show a goal differential unchanged from the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Smaller teams like Cape V…
Iran's World Cup team is staying at a Marriott hotel in Tijuana, Mexico, where fans gather to show support despite political tensions and travel restrictions imposed by the U.S. The team was forced to…
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team is still being treated unfairly by the U.S. at the World Cup due to travel restrictions and visa refusals, forcing them to curtail training ahead of their match…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features elite managers like Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel, and Mauricio Pochettino, while crypto firms Kraken, Chiliz, and Avalanche deepen their footprint through partnershi…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first major sports event shaped by AI, transforming fan engagement as agentic AI becomes the interface between fans and football. Clubs like Liverpool and FIFA are …
FIFA's dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup has kept ticket prices high, with demand holding steady on resale platforms and stadiums near full capacity. Despite fan backlash over record-high costs, …
Nearly 100 players at the World Cup were born in France but play for other countries, reflecting decades of migration and relaxed FIFA eligibility rules. Players like Folarin Balogun, Yasin Ayari, and…
The BBC is trialling a new TV Licence reminder during 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasts, displaying a QR code and on-screen prompt urging viewers to pay the £180 fee. The trial has sparked backlash from …
The World Cup features jersey designs with deep cultural and historical meanings, including Cape Verde's flight paths, Belgium's surrealist nod, Haiti's rejected battle scene, Argentina's painting tec…
A security researcher known as Bobdahacker discovered a critical authentication flaw in FIFA World Cup systems, allowing unauthorized access and content injection. Google Chrome's Manifest V3 update w…
FIFA's new hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup are sparking backlash from players, coaches, and fans who say the stoppages kill momentum, disrupt the flow of the game, and allow coaches to deliver …
Egypt and Iran, two countries with harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws, will face off in a World Cup 'Pride Match' in Seattle during the city's LGBTQ+ celebrations. Both nations have asked FIFA to cancel the pride…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's mother has been granted a U.S. visa to attend his next World Cup match after House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries intervened with the State Department. The visa was …