Global football icon David Beckham, Lenovo's global brand ambassador, attends an event in Beijing on Thursday night. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Artificial intelligence has become a crucial part of the world's biggest football tournament. From match operations and team preparations to broadcast enhancements and fan engagement, AI is being woven into the very fabric of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, transforming it into a global showcase for intelligent technology.