Soccer

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More than a third of 2026 World Cup matches face dangerous heat

On the opening day of a 2026 FIFA World Cup fan festival in Houston, over 100 individuals experienced heat-related illnesses, with four requiring hospitalization.

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 15, 2026

A soccer ball in mid-air, curving sharply due to the Magnus Effect, with aerodynamic lines illustrating the physics of its spin.

Explainers

Soccer Players Bend Shots Midair Using Magnus Effect Physics

At NASA, the same aerodynamic equations used for rockets are now applied to soccer balls, helping students unravel the physics behind a perfectly bent shot.

Lena Petrova·June 13, 2026

Futuristic soccer stadium with AI analyzing player data and game statistics in real-time during a World Cup match.

Artificial Intelligence

Soccer Data Analytics Evolution Shows AI Shaping World Cup Trends

During the current World Cup, Google is partnering with the Argentine national team to showcase its Gemini AI, offering fans unprecedented real-time analysis and statistics directly through its search

Dr. Aris Thorne·June 11, 2026