Discover how the 2026 World Cup is utilizing cutting-edge technology, including digital twins of players and AI-driven systems, to enhance officiating accuracy and improve fan experience.

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

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…