Qatar has become the place where FIFA experiments with the next generation of football technology. The results are already visible across this year’s World Cup.
This year, FIFA is providing an AI agent that any team can use. Is it enough to level the playing field or will future winners be determined by which team can afford the best tools?
This curious phenomenon was documented by the seismometer at the University of Bergen, which recorded slight vibrations whenever the national team scored a goal.
The biggest World Cup ever is pushing fans, players, and host cities to their limits—and experts say this is only the beginning.
The 2026 World Cup promises a global celebration. Many Arab fans may find themselves locked out.
From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.
A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.
FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host countries.
It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.
Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that they use natural grass, which is water-intensive to maintain.