{"id":269096,"date":"2026-06-10T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/artificial-intelligence-sneaks-into-the-world-cup-thanks-to-google-gemini\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T06:20:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T10:20:16","slug":"artificial-intelligence-sneaks-into-the-world-cup-thanks-to-google-gemini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/10\/artificial-intelligence-sneaks-into-the-world-cup-thanks-to-google-gemini\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence Sneaks Into the World Cup Thanks to Google Gemini"},"content":{"rendered":"

Artificial Intelligence Sneaks Into the World Cup Thanks to Google Gemini<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/artificial-intelligence-sneaks-into-the-world-cup-thanks-to-google-gemini\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-06-10 06:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.wired.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Slowly but surely,<\/span> artificial intelligence is finding its way into sports. The latest venue? This year\u2019s World Cup, where Google will be partnering with the defending champions Argentina to showcase Gemini on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n

The agreement with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) makes Gemini the main global sponsor of the national team. As part of the collaboration, Google Gemini\u2019s logo will appear on the Albiceleste’s training kit and the AI tool itself will be used to analyze the team\u2019s plays, form, performance, and statistics.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not just about opening the door [to] AI,\u201d says Google spokesperson Flor Sabatini, \u201cbut about understanding its real limits while improving experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the tournament, players and coaching staff will have access to AI models to break down plays, analyze opponent statistics and, in theory, shorten the time it takes for that analysis to be put into action on the pitch. Google has not detailed exactly what internal tools Argentina will use, but the intention is clear: The World Cup will be a stress test for Google\u2019s AI in the high-pressure environment of professional soccer.<\/p>\n

For the fan, the proposition is more tangible and, in some ways, more ambitious. Google\u2019s search engine will be reconfigured to act like a fellow fan, with AI-generated answers for real-time queries, analysis of key plays and in-depth statistics. It will also allow fans to create songs, memes, cartoons, and other visual content to encourage social media interaction during and after each match.<\/p>\n

According to Google, the search giant closed its deal with Argentina in March but didn\u2019t announce it until May in order to continue negotiating with other teams. Although Google has put the media focus on Argentina\u2014likely because of the high-profile of players like Lionel Messi\u2014the company has also closed deals with Brazil and France, two other teams that have lifted the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Sabatini says that, for Google, the World Cup is the most…<\/p>\n

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