How Chinese technology powers the FIFA World Cup 2026

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China's involvement in the FIFA World Cup 2026 may be far greater than many people imagine.

The tournament's official match ball, Trionda, is manufactured at an Adidas partner factory in Guangdong and features a built-in IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) chip that records ball movement 500 times per second, providing real-time data to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for more accurate officiating.

For millions of fans around the world, Hisense is enhancing the viewing experience with its RGB MiniLED display technology. Produced at the company's factory in Rosarito, Mexico, Hisense televisions are supplying the North American market with richer colors, sharper details and smoother motion for one of the world's biggest sporting events.

Another innovation making its debut at this year's tournament is Referee View. Powered by Lenovo's edge AI technology, the system processes footage captured by cameras worn by referees in real time near the stadium, reducing camera shake and optimizing video quality before it reaches broadcasters and viewers worldwide.

From the chip embedded in a football, to display technologies in living rooms, to edge AI systems operating on the sidelines, Chinese innovation is playing an increasingly important role in football's biggest global stage.

By Zhang Andi