Welcome to the Waymo World Cup
Waymo is preparing to offer robotaxi services to attendees of the 2026 FIFA World Cup across six North American cities. Despite recent operational challenges, the company aims to expand its driverless footprint during the high-profile event.
Why it matters
The World Cup serves as a major testing ground for autonomous vehicle adoption and public trust in driverless technology on a global stage.
Photo-Illustration: Darrell Jackson; Getty Images Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Waymo, the Alphabet subsidiary offering robotaxi rides in 11 US metros right now, says it’s ready for the FIFA World Cup . Match attendees can catch driverless rides to six of the 16 North American venues: stadiums in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
The article balances the company's expansion plans with a realistic look at its recent technical and operational setbacks.
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