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Discover how Lenovo's end-to-end AI and technology portfolio powered the largest FIFA World Cup™ ever staged, from performance analysis and officiating to broadcasting and tournament operations.
This analysis by the GSIC Testing Lab examines Lenovo's role as FIFA's Official Technology Partner at the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a tournament of 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities across three countries. It maps solutions such as FIFA AI Pro, Referee View, 3D digital player avatars and the Intelligent Command Center to real challenges faced by sports organizations.
Inside the report:
- How FIFA AI Pro gave all 48 national teams access to elite-level performance analysis
- Referee View and 3D digital avatars: AI-driven innovation in broadcasting and officiating
- The Intelligent Command Center and the infrastructure behind a three-country tournament, with more than 25,000 devices deployed and managed
- How technology supported the commercial scale of the expanded 48-team format
- GSIC Industry Problem Statements mapped to Lenovo's technology portfolio
- What comes next for leagues, federations, venues and broadcasters ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027™