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Dan Bracaglia

1,200 digital athlete avatars and jitter-free field footage: How Lenovo is using AI to make the 2026 FIFA World Cup even better

A mid-field view from the U.S. vs Australia 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle, WA .

Lenovo is the official technology partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but what exactly does that mean? And more importantly, how is Lenovo using its tech might to improve the spectator, organizer, and team experience?

To find out, I sat down with Ryan McCurdy, SVP and president of Lenovo North America, just before the start of the U.S. vs Australia match.

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