Apple has announced that the Apple Sports app, introduced in 2024, is now available for download from the App Store in over 170 countries and regions following its expansion into 90 new markets.
To enhance the experience for fans, Apple is simplifying the process of following the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins on June 11. Users can explore tournament groupings and customize their scoreboards by following either the entire tournament or their favorite national teams within the Apple Sports app.
When users follow a team in the app, Live Activities are enabled, allowing updates to be displayed on their iPhone's Lock Screen or Apple Watch. Additionally, users can add widgets to the Home Screens of their iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks to monitor the progress of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in real time.
Furthermore, users of the Apple Sports app can tap once to switch to Apple TV and find live matches on connected streaming services during the World Cup.
Here are some features designed by Apple to keep Apple Sports users informed and engaged during the FIFA World Cup 2026:
- Tournament bracket view: This feature offers a clean, scrollable view of matchups and results for each round, making it easy for fans to track their team's journey from the group stage to the final match.
- Visual formations: Enhanced game cards include visual formations for each team's starting lineup, providing deeper tactical insights before each match.
- One-tap access to Apple News: Apple News connects fans directly to comprehensive editorial coverage, complete with the latest headlines.
The Apple Sports app is free to use and compatible with all iPhone models running iOS 17.2 or later. You can download it from here.
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