FIFA World Cup 2026: A test bed for AI infrastructure and smart cities

Every four years, football brings the world to a standstill. But something different is happening at FIFA World Cup 2026. For the first time in the tournament's century-long history, the technology beneath the surface of the game is as compelling as the game itself. For those of us building ecosystems that will power tomorrow's cities and sectors that matters enormously. This is not a story about football. It is a story about what becomes possible when AI, spatial computing, real-time data infra