Meet Atlas, the humanoid robot that made waves at the World Cup, delivering game ball

The robots have made it to the World Cup

Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot made its World Cup debut over the weekend. Hyundai Motor Group The robots have made it to the World Cup. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot was the halftime entertainment during Norway’s showdown with Brazil. Atlas presented the match ball and copied Norway striker Erling Haaland’s iconic celebration. The World Cup is []

Atlas takes the World Cup stage

The development model of Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas humanoid robot delivers the FIFA World Cup match ball before the Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway in New Jersey on Monday, marking the robot's first live public appearance as part of Hyundai's Next Starts Now campaign. (Hyundai Motor Group)

Meet the soccer-playing humanoid robot that just delivered the game ball at the Brazil v. Norway FIFA World Cup match

Meet Atlas, the 5-foot tall humanoid robot that delivered the World Cup match ball, has 56 points of movement on its body, and learned to play soccer.

From football to figure skating: Sports anime to add to your World Cup watchlist

Streaming service Crunchyroll has rounded up sports anime that fans can watch during the FIFA World Cup, highlighting titles inspired by football, volleyball, basketball, figure skating and racing. The lineup includes “BLUE LOCK” and “Shoot! Goal to the Future,” both centered on football, as well as volleyball series “Haikyu!!,” basketball anime “Kuroko’s Basketball,” American football [] The post From football to figure skating: Sports anime to add to your World Cup watchlist appeared first on Interaksyon.

Soccer robots battle it out at RoboCup 2026

While soccer fans around the world watch the FIFA World Cup, a different kind of tournament has wrapped up in South Korea. Humanoid robots took to the pitch for RoboCup 2026, with more than 3,000 competitors from over 40 countries battling to crown the world’s best android soccer team. Taiwan says beating human players is the next goal.

FIFA World Cup 2026: "We are never going home" Norway celebrates historic Brazil win; Haaland leads the 'Viking Row'

New York [US], July 6 (ANI): Norway's national football team celebrated its historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 victory over Brazil by sharing a jubilant dressing room video after booking a place in the quarterfinals for the first time in the nation's history.The official X account of the Norwegian national football team posted a video showing players celebrating inside the dressing room following the memor

Hyundai robot Atlas performs at World Cup

Hyundai robot Atlas performs at World Cup

🤝World-class touch: Vinicius’s heartfelt gesture to Haaland

The 2026 World Cup produced one of the most moving and widely shared images of the tournament after Norway’s national team made history by reaching the quarterfinals. In the mixed zone, Brazilian st...

Justin Bieber Joins Madonna, BTS and Shakira for FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show

Justin Bieber has been added as a performer to the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, joining the lineup as a co-headliner alongside Madonna, Shakira and BTS. FIFA and Global Citizen are staging the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup history on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The 11-minute spectacle will []

¡Todo queda en la cancha! El gran gesto de Haaland con sus compañeros del Manchester City

El futbolista noruego se encontró con sus compañeros del City a los que tendrá que superar si quiere seguir con vida en la Copa del Mundo 2026.

Norway have second goal against England ruled out in World Cup quarter-final

Follow and listen live as England play Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami.

Relive every World Cup match with BBC Sport's 3D Experience

Ever wanted to see a World Cup match from every angle? How about a full-pitch tactical view? You can now watch every match back in full with BBC Sport's 3D Experience.

Robots swept RoboCup 2026, and they’re coming for the human World Cup by 2050

While the world watched the World Cup, robots played their own version in Incheon. RoboCup 2026 ran from 30 June to 6 July in Songdo, drawing teams from dozens of countries. When the whistle blew, one name was behind every winner. Teams using robots from Beijing’s Booster Robotics swept all three humanoid football divisions. The [] This story continues at The Next Web

Robot displays the faces of Trump, Obama at Geneva AI summit

A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was on display at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on July 7, as developers showcased how artificial intelligence could make human-machine interactions more natural. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #Robot #Tech

How 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' became the World Cup anthem of Team USA amid hot start

Take Me Home, Country Roads became the USMNT's viral World Cup anthem, and its origin story involved FIFA asking teams for playlists and a U.S. Soccer executive made the call.

Hyundais Atlas robot debuts on the biggest stage of all: The World Cup

Hyundai's Atlas robot made its public debut at the World Cup, mimicking player celebrations, including those of Norway's star player, Erling Haaland.

Brazil vs Japan: LIVE watch party of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Live from Tokyo and Sao Paulo as fans gather to watch Brazil vs. Japan in Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. #fifaworldcup #japan #brazil

FIFA Unveils Official Match Ball for 2026 World Cup Final

FIFA has officially unveiled the match ball that will be used in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, set to take place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as the tournament enters its decisive knockout stages across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Brazil and Japan head into World Cup clash looking to settle old scores

The fixture also carries a deeper historical thread, as Brazil has long been a reference point for Japanese soccer, a relationship embodied by former Japan manager Zico.

U.S. Soccer & The Song 'Country Roads' - Why That Song

U.S. Soccer & The Song 'Country Roads' - Why That Song

[PHOTO] Atlas makes World Cup debut

[PHOTO] Atlas makes World Cup debut

Jimin Recreates Haaland’s Walk at BTS Allianz Arena Concert During ARIRANG World Tour

BTS Jimin recreated Haaland's iconic walk at Allianz Arena in Munich during the ARIRANG World Tour on July 11, after J-Hope spotted a fan sign comparing the two at soundcheck. The clip went viral, capturing K-pop and football's unexpected collision.

Sport helps unite people across borders, cultures and languages - U.S. Embassy official

Sport helps unite people across borders, cultures and languages - U.S. Embassy official

The 3 things every World Cup fan should remember: Breathe, Hydrate, and Choose Healthy Snacks

The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament. It is a global emotional event. Across countries, cultures, homes, workplaces, restaurants, viewing centres, fan parks, and stadiums, millions of people gather to watch, cheer, argue, celebrate, and sometimes suffer through every pass, tackle, missed chance, and penalty shootout.

Is Sports Diplomacy Still Possible?

Hard power has left its mark on this year’s World Cup.

Norway vs England Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Football Tips, Playing XI, Captain Picks for FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Match

Gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals between Norway and England! Get expert Dream11 fantasy football tips, including predicted playing XIs, top captain and vice-captain choices, budget differentials, and players to avoid for the epic clash at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium), Miami. Don't miss out on crafting your winning team for this.

Why FIFA can't say NO to Donald Trump

The 2026 World Cup was always going to be too big to remain just football. It is the first 48-team edition, spread across the US, Mexico and Canada, stretched over 104 matches and sold as the biggest, grandest and most lucrative tournament FIFA has ever staged. It is also being played in the year America marks its 250th anniversary, which gives Donald Trump exactly the kind of backdrop he understands instinctively: flags, stadiums, anthems, cameras, national theatre and the possibility of a home team carrying the pageant deeper into the month.

World Cup Guide: Norway’s biggest match in history against England as Messi faces Switzerland

World Cup Guide: Norway’s biggest match in history against England as Messi faces Switzerland

Japan vs. Sweden: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for 2026 World Cup fixture

Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 World Cup clash between Japan and Sweden.

Ref Watch: World Cup special LIVE!

Ref Watch: World Cup special LIVE!

Viral Kickball Dad attempts to score giant FIFA World Cup ball. See the video.

Hilarious video shows Kickball Dad's attempts to buy a giant FIFA World Cup soccer ball at Dick's. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

How the FIFA World Cup is providing a boost for LA businesses

Johnny Beig may have played in a semiprofessional cricket league in Australia, but this summer he's a big fan of soccer in the United States. It's not just because he's rooting for the World Cup team, though. Last year, Beig's Beverly Hills-...

Brazil vs Norway predicted lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Brazil and Norway are getting ready today to play a crucial match at the MetLife Stadium in USA, in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup...

World Cup 2026: Zanetti predicts Brazil vs Norway game

Vice President of Inter Milan and Argentinian legend, Javier Zanetti, has predicted a difficult game when Brazil face Norway in the World Cup Round of 16 clash later tonight. Zanetti, who also expressed his desire to see Neymar play the match, insisted that Norway is a very well-organized team with a top striker, Erling Haaland. [] World Cup 2026: Zanetti predicts Brazil vs Norway game

Photos: Here are the best scenes from the Norway-France World Cup matchup at ‘Boston Stadium’

Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembélé, and the Norwegian fans highlighted the iconic imagery. The post Photos: Here are the best scenes from the Norway-France World Cup matchup at ‘Boston Stadium’ appeared first on Boston.com.

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

The Viking chant that became Norway's World Cup rallying cry

Norway's long-awaited World Cup return is being powered by a viral Viking rowing chant that's sweeping the world, from Boston train stations to Times Square — and the heart of Norway's parliament.

So...Which of the Guys on U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Are in Relationships? Meet Their Partners

Asking for personal reasons.

USA Star Folarin Balogun Cleared To Play In World Cup Match vs Belgium

FIFA has cleared the way for U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun to play in the USA’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday, multiple sources confirmed to us Sunday. The news was first reported by The Athletic. Balogun — who scored the game-winning goal in last week’s round []...Click to read more

Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw

Japan will face Brazil in a World Cup last-32 clash after drawing 1-1 with Sweden on Thursday to send both teams through behind the Netherlands in Group F. A game in front of 70,000 in Texas burst into life in the second half, Daizen Maeda giving Japan the lead after the break before Anthony Elanga [] The post Japan to play Brazil in World Cup knockouts after nervy Sweden draw appeared first on The Namibian.

FIFA opens US eyes to soccer's global roar

FIFA opens US eyes to soccer's global roar

Mondial 2026 : portée par un doublé de Haaland, la Norvège terrasse le Brésil et se qualifie en quarts de finale

Exploit historique pour la Norvège ! Portés par un Ørjan Nyland héroïque et un doublé d’Erling Haaland, désormais co-meilleur buteur du tournoi, les Vikings ont terrassé le Brésil (2-1) ce dimanche 5 juillet 2026 au MetLife Stadium. En se qualifiant pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe du Monde pour la première fois de [] The post Mondial 2026 : portée par un doublé de Haaland, la Norvège terrasse le Brésil et se qualifie en quarts de finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Packed stadiums and big vibes: How US sports culture shapes the World Cup

US sports culture is reshaping the World Cup with packed stadiums and high-energy atmospheres. Discover how it’s making football louder and more immersive.