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Nike and US Soccer unveil World Cup jersey, leverage AI for talent scouting

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U.S. Soccer and Nike collaborated for six years on the national team's World Cup jersey, incorporating player feedback and advanced ventilation technology to provide a performance edge. Nike is also using computational modeling to optimize airflow in jerseys for 18 national federations participating in the tournament. Beyond the kit, U.S. Soccer is leveraging AI to identify potential players globally, analyzing vast amounts of game footage to scout talent that traditional methods would miss. AI

IMPACT AI is being used to expand the talent pool for U.S. Soccer, potentially identifying overlooked players globally.

RANK_REASON The article discusses product development (jersey) and the use of AI for talent scouting, which falls under tooling rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Nike and US Soccer unveil World Cup jersey, leverage AI for talent scouting

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    6 years of jersey design, 4 years of prep, 4 weeks of games: Execs at U.S. Soccer and Nike know how much this World Cup means

    Despite ticket chaos and readiness questions swirling around the 2026 World Cup, Nike and U.S. Soccer chief operating officers say years of planning are built around one goal: winning.

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