Nature asked a football-journal chief about emerging trends in the sport, from AI tools to PhD students embedded with teams.

Technology increasingly promises to make talent identification more efficient and more objective. But can talent can be reduced to numbers and can AI be bias-free?

Un breve repaso por los hitos tecnológicos de las últimas Copas del Mundo y lo que se espera para este Mundial: avatares, data específica para las selecciones y transmisión…

The World Cup, which kicks off on June 11, is a big moment for large tech players such as Lenovo, Google, and Salesforce to show off their AI capabilities.

Nature asked a football-journal chief about emerging trends in the sport, from AI tools to PhD students embedded with teams.

AI is expected to be used in different ways at this year’s tournament. From smarter tactics to healthy players and safer crowds, but new risks will also be there.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR reviews. Smart match balls will track…