How Lenovo is powering the first AI-enabled FIFA World Cup™

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The first AI-enabled FIFA World Cup™: innovation at unprecedented scale

Six billion fans. Three countries. 104 matches. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ isn’t just the biggest sporting event in history, it’s the first powered end-to-end by AI.

As Official Technology Partner, Lenovo is delivering solutions that reimagine what’s possible:

  • AI-enabled 3D Digital Avatars that replicate each player’s exact dimensions for offside decisions.
  • Referee View body cameras with AI-driven stabilization, bringing fans into the center of the action.
  • An Intelligent Command Center monitoring operations in real-time across venues, fan zones, and three nations.
  • Smart Wayfinding connecting every touchpoint with AI-guided navigation.

This isn’t demonstration technology, it’s operational AI deployed at global scale, under the most intense scrutiny imaginable. From digital twins of venues to real-time decision support for match officials, Lenovo’s hybrid AI infrastructure is proving what enterprise-grade AI looks like when failure isn’t an option.

For CIOs navigating their own transformation, FIFA World Cup 2026™ offers more than spectacle – it’s a masterclass in deploying intelligent systems that perform when it matters most.

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