Artificial Intelligence Sneaks Into the World Cup Thanks to Google Gemini
Google has partnered with the Argentine Football Association to integrate its Gemini AI into the 2026 World Cup. The AI will be used by the team for performance analysis and by fans for real-time match insights and content creation.
Why it matters
This marks a significant expansion of generative AI into professional sports, testing its utility in high-pressure competitive environments.
Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Slowly but surely, artificial intelligence is finding its way into sports. The latest venue? This year’s World Cup, where Google will be partnering with the defending champions Argentina to showcase Gemini on and off the pitch.
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