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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly making its way into all parts of life and the biggest ever football World Cup too will be using these technologies to enhance analysis for coaches, players and teams.
Football AI Pro, a Generative AI-powered enterprise knowledge assistant, has been developed by FIFA in collaboration with Lenovo, the Official Technology Partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tool is set to bring advanced insights from the game to all the teams in order to give them access to best analytical information.
Football AI Pro is a specialised football interaction tool which orchestrates multiple agents to scour millions of data points. It analyses over 2,000 different metrics to deliver quick insights. This tool will be available for analysts, coaches and players of all the 48 teams that will participate in the World Cup.
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Football AI Pro responds in real time to football-related queries and provides valuable insights after delving deep into FIFA’s historic and tactical analysis datasets.
Analysts can compare team patterns using video clips and 3D avatars that bring data to life in real time. Coaches can consider how their tactical changes could work against an opponent in their next match. Players get personalised match analysis.
According to the makers, "Football AI Pro is a cost-efficient, scalable solution that will provide access to elite level data without the barriers to entry."
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the AI tool will ensure that quality data is available to all the teams and fans as well.
"With Football AI Pro, we will democratise access to data by providing the most complete set of football analytics to all competing teams and soon to fans as well. But of course, this is just the beginning, so fans should stay tuned for more exciting developments with Football AI, and other innovations," Infantino said.
FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place in June-July across the United States, Mexico and Canada. This is set to be the biggest ever World Cup with 48 teams, up from 32 in the last edition, participating in the event.
Football AI Pro, a Generative AI-powered enterprise knowledge assistant, has been developed by FIFA in collaboration with Lenovo, the Official Technology Partner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tool is set to bring advanced insights from the game to all the teams in order to give them access to best analytical information.
What is Football AI Pro and what will it do
Football AI Pro is a specialised football interaction tool which orchestrates multiple agents to scour millions of data points. It analyses over 2,000 different metrics to deliver quick insights. This tool will be available for analysts, coaches and players of all the 48 teams that will participate in the World Cup.
READ MORE | World Cup final tickets soar to Rs 10 lakh; FIFA slammed over chaotic sales: 'Disgusting greed'
Football AI Pro responds in real time to football-related queries and provides valuable insights after delving deep into FIFA’s historic and tactical analysis datasets.
Analysts can compare team patterns using video clips and 3D avatars that bring data to life in real time. Coaches can consider how their tactical changes could work against an opponent in their next match. Players get personalised match analysis.
According to the makers, "Football AI Pro is a cost-efficient, scalable solution that will provide access to elite level data without the barriers to entry."
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the AI tool will ensure that quality data is available to all the teams and fans as well.
"With Football AI Pro, we will democratise access to data by providing the most complete set of football analytics to all competing teams and soon to fans as well. But of course, this is just the beginning, so fans should stay tuned for more exciting developments with Football AI, and other innovations," Infantino said.
FIFA World Cup 2026 takes place in June-July across the United States, Mexico and Canada. This is set to be the biggest ever World Cup with 48 teams, up from 32 in the last edition, participating in the event.
