Lenovo AI platform powers all 48 teams at FIFA World Cup 2026

Lenovo and FIFA have deployed the AI analysis platform FIFA AI Pro for every one of the 48 national teams at the 2026 World Cup. The system gives teams instant access to tournament data, video, and more than 2,000 performance metrics, delivering detailed reports, graphs and animations within minutes.

Across 104 matches in 16 cities in the three host nations, Lenovo’s AI‑driven infrastructure supported team preparation, officiating, stadium operations and fan engagement with 99.99 % uptime. The Referee View tool reduced camera jitter by 60 %, generated over 20 billion impressions and left 84 % of surveyed fans feeling closer to the pitch. Lenovo also created 1,248 individualized 3D player avatars for Semi‑Automated Offside technology and managed more than 25 000 devices at over 600 venues through a team of 350 engineers.

FIFA’s global football development chief Arsène Wenger said the AI platform marks a new era in match analysis, while Lenovo executive Ken Wong highlighted the vision of “Smarter AI for All” and the role of FIFA AI Pro in leveling the competitive field. The deployment is positioned as a model for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 in Brazil.