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2K has launched a new AAA game development studio, Small Axe Studios, to create its next blockbuster sports franchise, likely a soccer game competing with EA Sports FC.

xPitch is a mobile app offering football match analytics for casual players, akin to Strava for football.

The article argues that the controversy around VAR at the 2026 World Cup stems from human interpretation rather than the technology itself, citing an example match between Argentina and Egypt.

The user tested Grok's video generation capability, showcasing a World Cup quarterfinal preview video, and noted significant improvement, fast generation speed, and impressive visual effects.

The article discusses how soccer stars Messi and Ronaldo are increasingly investing in AI and tech startups, while Mohamed Salah sticks to traditional sponsorships and philanthropy, highlighting a broader trend of athletes becoming equity investors.

The article describes how semi-automated offside technology (SAOT), developed with the MIT Sports Lab, was used in the 2022 World Cup final to make a critical offside call, highlighting the role of AI in sports officiating.

NASA is showcasing how space exploration and research from the International Space Station influence sports science and soccer ball technology during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including an exhibit in Houston and studies on ball aerodynamics.

A retrospective of soccer-themed arcade games from the pre-video era to modern times, updated for the 2026 World Cup.

Dinamo Notebook is a browser-based tool for professional football/soccer analysis.

This article explains the physics behind how soccer players can curve their shots in midair, using concepts from fluid dynamics and Newton's laws.

Humanoid robots are showing significant improvement in playing soccer, demonstrating advances in locomotion, coordination, and AI.

Jesse Davis and his Sports Analytics Lab at KU Leuven use machine learning to analyze soccer data, revealing tactical insights like the value of kicking the ball out of bounds. Their open-source tools are influencing professional clubs.

The landscape of soccer video games is undergoing a major shake-up in 2026, with EA Sports FC 26 facing new competitors like free-to-play eFootball, fair-play-focused UFL backed by Cristiano Ronaldo, and a surprising Netflix-FIFA cloud gaming alliance.

Google DeepMind used AI models Gemini Omni and Veo to reconstruct Pelé's lost 1959 goal, collaborating with historians and his family to bring the legendary moment to life for the Pelé Museum.