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3. Can AI help us win the World Cup?

With the World Cup just around the corner, it鈥檚 set to be the most technologically advanced tournament yet. Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong explore whether AI could help us win it!

The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, with England and Scotland heading overseas to play for their countries. FIFA has called it the most technologically advanced tournament yet, with all 48 teams given access to the same AI tools, designed to democratise elite football intelligence.

So how will this year鈥檚 competition look, with every team now using AI as part of their training and strategy? And could it help us win the World Cup?

We鈥檒l be speaking to Stuart Fenton from Reading FC, the first Head of AI appointed by an English club, who鈥檒l explain how they鈥檙e using AI to transform the club and push towards the Premier League.

Plus, we鈥檒l hear from Agnieszka Antoszkiewicz, CEO of OrdoStrategica and former Integrity Manager at FIFA, on how AI-driven changes are impacting the game, and whether the rules and safeguards are keeping up.

Presenters: Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong
Producer: Rachael O'Neill
Sound: Niall Young

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28 minutes

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  • Tomorrow 15:30
  • Next Monday 00:15

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