FIFA World Cup stories
The appointment is set to broaden Nikon's mentoring push, with a seasoned Getty Images sports photographer guiding younger talent in Australia.
Losses widened as DroneShield spent on capacity and systems, even as half-year revenue jumped 74% to AUD $125.8 million.
The avatar is set to front multilingual video and announcements across 31 markets, helping Flashscore scale content without local presenters.
Host-city landlords saw a sharp uplift as tournament demand pushed Baselane customers' short-term rental payouts up 60% year on year.
His World Cup antics drew 43% positive US social sentiment, putting Erling Haaland ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo online.
Supporters want tailored journeys over stadium spectacle at the 2030 FIFA World Cup, as 40% backed personalisation in Designit's survey.
More than 20,000 entries fuelled a creator-led AI ad push as the winning spot now appears on Times Square screens.
The software is now helping emergency services, hospitals and authorities share real-time data as New York and New Jersey brace for the World Cup final.
Streaming, ticketing and live analytics at the expanded tournament are straining the unseen power systems that keep matches online and broadcast.
Rising deadline pressure is leaving finance and payroll teams more exposed to sophisticated scams that can disrupt payments and damage trust.
Disjointed ticketing, commerce and app data are making it harder for clubs to spot churn, target offers and boost matchday revenue.
Disconnected ticketing and membership systems are leaving clubs and tournaments with patchy fan data, weakening loyalty and repeat attendance.
Exposed logs show viewers of pirate football streams were steered towards offshore betting sites, raising privacy and fraud risks ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup betting traffic has become a target for denial-of-service campaigns, with one European operator hit by 19 million malicious requests.
Advertisers paid a premium to reach Australia's World Cup audience as content on Tony Popovic drew 23.5 times more bidding than pre-tournament levels.
Live gas readings will help commanders spot hazards quickly at Miami's World Cup stadium, where crowds may reach one million.
UK supporters are taking a fresh interest in the sensors, cameras and robotic systems quietly shaping match decisions and stadium safety.
Public Wi-Fi, reused passwords and distracted fans are leaving travelling Australians open to cyber-attacks during World Cup nights abroad.
As AI floods feeds with endless content, concerts and festivals are drawing record crowds from fans seeking scarce, shared moments.
Australian pubs are seeing extra footfall and kit purchases have surged as live matches spur late-night and early-morning spending.
