Technology at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup represents an unprecedented convergence of sport and technology. Spanning three nations and attracting millions of fans, this tournament has been described as the "largest entertainment attack surface in history".

This guide examines the critical cybersecurity challenges emerging as the host cities prepare for this historic event, how Lenovo is deploying AI and digital twin technology to analyse millions of data points, what network providers are doing to support surging connectivity demands.