Lenovo Group Limited announced it is delivering a near real-time AI-powered infrastructure platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026 to enable ultra-low-latency IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) video distribution in addition to the traditional cable and satellite broadcast, intelligent content delivery, and mission-critical decision-making across the event ecosystem and operations. As FIFA?s Official Technology Partner, Lenovo Group Limited will deploy servers at the International Broadcast Center in Dallas, Texas, to help deliver the computing power, devices, and AI-driven solutions needed to bring every moment of every match to global audiences and support the most expansive broadcast operation in FIFA World Cup history. More than 17,000 Lenovo Group Limited and Motorola devices and 200+ engineers deployed across venues and Team Base Camp training sites will help ensure professional execution.

Lenovo Group Limited?s technology solutions have reduced latency within IPTV infrastructure for the global showpiece, with IPTV delays now under five seconds, enabling near real-time access to live match action and more synchronized viewing experiences. Lenovo Group Limited ThinkSystem SR635 V3 servers and technology will help manage massive volumes of live video data coming in from stadiums across North America and power FIFA?s IPTV live feed by ingesting, processing, and distributing all match content in close to real-time via ten channels to over 1,000 screens throughout FIFA venues. Lenovo Group Limited?s technology will be deployed at FIFA?s Technology Command Center in Miami and the Tournament Operation Center for the duration of FIFA World Cup 2026.

With the help of Lenovo Group Limited?s enterprise solutions, FIFA?s Technology Command Center and Tournament Operation Center will ensure tournament organizers are able to swiftly observe, and if needed, address operational matters across the tournament footprint. Lenovo Group Limited will manage complex on-premise edge computing, significantly reducing latency, where cloud-only solutions failed to meet broadcast requirements. During the World Cup, technologies powered by Lenovo Group Limited ThinkSystem servers, engineered for high-density, mission critical environments requiring massive throughput, and near real-time operational performance will support near real-time monitoring of stadium and tournament wide tech systems, live broadcast, streaming, and IPTV delivery, and rapid incident detection and issue resolution to minimize disruption and downtime.

Lenovo Group Limited is enabling a more immersive and understandable viewing experience through AI-driven innovations. AI-enabled 3D player avatars provide clearer, real-time visualization of complex decisions such as offside calls. Built using advanced GenAI and real-world player data, these avatars are designed to help fans better understand the game as it happens.

These avatars will also be an additional value input to support FIFA?s Match Officials in their offside decision-making during matches. Lenovo Group Limited is deploying solutions designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and engagement. AI-driven navigation systems reduce congestion and improve movement across venues.

AI-driven stabilized ?Referee Views? deliver first-person perspectives with up to 50% less motion distortion. Immersive digital and holographic experiences create new ways for fans to engage with the game.

Lenovo Group Limited will deploy the FIFA AI Pro platform, a next-generation AI-powered knowledge assistant delivering tactical insights to coaches, players, and analysts. Built using Lenovo Group Limited?s AI Factory, the platform will be provided to all 48 teams competing in the tournament, democratizing access to elite-level analytics and helping level the competitive playing field. Lenovo Group Limited is offering a unique way to showcase their passion through a collection of FIFA Special Edition devices across its commercial, consumer, and gaming portfolios.

Featuring exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 branding and packaging, the lineup includes the motorola razr FIFA World Cup 26th Edition, ThinkPad X9-14 Gen 1, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 and 14, Yoga Slim 7i ultra Aura Edition (14?, 11), Idea Tab, and the Lenovo Group Limited Legion Pro 7i (16?, 10). These limited-edition models allow fans to carry a piece of the world?s largest sporting event with them, long after the final whistle. The scale and complexity of these operations reflect Lenovo Group Limited?s broader investment in sports technology.

In March, Lenovo Group Limited launched a dedicated sports vertical designed to support organizations operating live, global, and mission-critical environments. By integrating AI infrastructure, edge computing, devices, and services into a unified model, Lenovo Group Limited is enabling sports organizations to move from fragmented systems to real-time, end-to-end operational control. As the Official Technology Partner of FIFA, Lenovo Group Limited is powering the biggest event in the history of humanity.

FIFA trusts Lenovo Group Limited to deliver the tournament?s end-to-end technology backbone from AI devices to infrastructure and solutions, to provide immersive and unique fan experiences and provide unprecedented access to data and analytics for the 48 competing teams.