Apple Sports App Updated With 2026 World Cup Features, Expands to 90 More Countries
Source: MacRumors
Apple today announced that its Apple Sports app is now available in more than 90 additional countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and many others across the Asia‑Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The app was already released in North America, South America, and Europe, bringing the total to 170 countries and regions worldwide.
Availability
- New markets: Australia, New Zealand, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, plus many others in Asia‑Pacific, Middle East, and Africa.
- Overall coverage: 170 countries and regions.
New Features
- Tournament bracket view – A clean, scrollable view of matchups and results for each round, letting fans track a team’s progression from the group stage through the final match.
- Visual formations – Enhanced game cards now display visual formations for each team’s starting lineup, offering deeper tactical insight ahead of each match.
- One tap to Apple News – Apple News connects fans directly to comprehensive editorial coverage, including the latest headlines.
Live Activities Integration
Apple Sports supports the Live Activities feature, allowing users to follow their favorite World Cup teams and keep track of scores for each match at a glance on the iPhone’s Lock Screen or Dynamic Island, as well as on the Apple Watch.
Quote
“The World Cup unites fans across the globe, making it the ideal moment to bring Apple Sports to even more users,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Music, Sports, Apple TV, and Beats. “Apple Sports was designed to be fast and simple, giving fans an easy way to stay on top of scores, stats, and the action that matters most in real time.”
Tags
- Apple Sports
- FIFA
- World Cup