Un Mundial que se vive más allá del estadio:

Francisco Baldinelli

A World Cup that Extends beyond the Stadium

Soccer Games Dominate the Market

Francisco Baldinelli Independiente

Abstract

The 2026 World Cup is driving an unprecedented digital transformation in sports entertainment. Faced with a fragmented soccer video game market, titles like EA Sports FC 26, eFootball, and UFL are competing fiercely. Simultaneously, online games and eSports are adopting immersive and interactive mechanics, attracting new generations. With advanced technologies such as AI, virtual reality, and 5G networks, virtual football is establishing itself as a global, self-sustaining economic engine.

Keywords: 2026 World Cup, Soccer, Digital entertainment

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Artículo (Español (España))

Published

2026-05-16

How to Cite

Baldinelli, F. (2026). A World Cup that Extends beyond the Stadium: Soccer Games Dominate the Market. Lecturas: Educación Física Y Deportes, 31(336), 337-342. Retrieved from https://efdeportes.com/efdeportes/index.php/EFDeportes/article/view/8956