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The biggest World Cup ever. Powered by Opta's trusted intelligence.

For 30 years, Opta has been at the heart of how fans experience sport. At the biggest World Cup ever, our trusted data and insights were behind the broadcasts, stories, scores and experiences that brought millions of fans closer to the action.

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Opta at the heart of the World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the biggest ever. With more matches came more data — and more opportunities to turn every moment into an experience for fans.

Across broadcasts, sportsbooks, publishers and digital platforms, Opta data and insights helped bring fans closer to the action, uncover the stories behind the tournament and power experiences around the world.

From a statistic appearing on screen during a live broadcast to the insight behind a story, graphic or betting market, Opta helped turn what happened on the pitch into experiences fans could understand, explore and share.

Discover how Opta’s data, AI and products can help you create richer experiences for your audiences.

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Powering Live Experiences

Making every moment mean more

For broadcasters, streamers and sportsbooks, the action on the pitch was only part of the story. Fans wanted deeper context, compelling insights and new ways to understand the game as it happened. 

Throughout the World Cup, Opta data and products including OptaAI Studio, Opta Graphics and Opta Vision helped customers turn live action into richer fan experiences combining trusted data, AI-powered insights and visual storytelling to uncover the stories behind the game.

From identifying significant moments and trends using Opta Live and Search, to creating broadcast-ready graphics and adding deeper context through tracking data, Opta's technology helped editorial teams, presenters and commentators bring those stories to life. 

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Powering Publishers and Fan Experiences

Giving fans more to discover

The World Cup conversations didn't stop at the final whistle.

Opta helped publishers, digital platforms and Scores Apps turn the depth of our data into engaging fan experiences. Through Opta Widgets, Opta Graphics and OptaAI Studio, customers brought statistics, visual storytelling and AI-powered insights directly into their coverage, helping fans explore players, compare performances and discover the stories behind the tournament.

From interactive match and player experiences powered by our best in class API's, to data-led graphics and editorial insights, Opta's products helped publishers create richer coverage before, during and after every game.

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Powering Content Creation

Turning data into talking points

The best football content doesn't just tell fans what happened. It gives them something to talk about.

Opta helps content teams, creators and media brands turn trusted sports data into compelling stories. Through Opta Content Agency, Opta Graphics and Opta Data Insights teams, customers can quickly uncover trends, create engaging visual content and find the stories that bring the numbers behind the game to life.

From identifying standout performances and emerging storylines to creating shareable graphics and adding context to the biggest moments, Opta's products and expertise help creators turn data into content that informs, entertains and sparks conversation.

We put that same expertise into practice across our own channels. From OptaJoe and our global Opta social accounts to The Analyst, our teams turn Opta data into original stories, insights and content that engage sports fans every day.

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