Published on: 2026-06-30
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, will not only be the first tournament in history jointly hosted by three countries but also the championship with the highest number of participating teams and matches. At this tournament, Chinese elements — from referees and AI technologies to transport infrastructure and related products — provide comprehensive support for the event.
Chinese AI technologies help create a ‘smart’ tournament
Many representatives from technological and sports circles consider this championship the first in history to be a “World Cup with deep AI involvement.” In various venues—both inside stadiums and beyond—artificial intelligence is transforming football in an unprecedented way. Notably, the implementation of many innovative AI technologies at this championship became possible thanks to strong support from Chinese technology companies.
A number of key AI technologies for the tournament are provided by Chinese companies. Among them is a superintelligent AI system for football that, relying on vast amounts of tournament data, helps analyze tactics and conduct simulations; as well as a solution for 3D visualization of digital avatars, allowing for the creation of highly accurate 3D models of all players and their integration into broadcasts, making the determination of the offside position more visually clear.
In addition to intelligent technologies, Chinese professional display equipment is also widely used in the championship’s international broadcasting center and in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) center. It enables clear reproduction of game episodes, ensures high-quality broadcasting, and helps referees improve the accuracy of their decisions.
Light rail trains of “Chinese intelligent manufacturing” assist in hosting the football festival
Outside the stadiums, Chinese manufacturing also comprehensively supports the movement of citizens and football fans. Light rail trains, developed and produced by the Chinese corporation CRRC, have already been put into operation in three Mexican cities hosting matches. More than 95% of the 800 electric shuttle buses serving the World Cup in Mexico City are products of Chinese brands.
Souvenir products from the Chinese city of Yiwu create the atmosphere of the championship
In addition, a large number of fan T-shirts, souvenir balls, and licensed team products produced in Yiwu City, Zhejiang Province, have already been delivered to the stadiums in advance, creating a festive atmosphere for the spectators.
The Chinese refereeing team takes to the championship fields
The referee team for the 2026 World Cup includes 170 people — a record number in the history of the World Cups. It includes three Chinese referees. Ma Ning has been appointed as the main referee and has become the first Chinese referee to work at two World Cups. Zhou Fei and Fu Min will serve as assistant referee and video assistant referee, respectively; both are included in the list of World Cup referees for the first time.
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