Live: BizPodcast – Will AI discover the next football superstar?

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AI is powering everything – from refereeing and tactical analysis to broadcasting and tournament operations.
CGTN speaks with Chinese Football Association Technical Director Chris Van Puyvelde and Lenovo's Director of Technical Strategy and Innovation, Solutions and Services Group, Zhang Xiaoyan, about whether the pitch is entering a new AI-driven era.