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A behind the scenes look at the digital brains of the World Cup
By Jay Gray at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 19, 2026
· 2 min read
The excitement of the World Cup's matches provides the heartbeat of the tournament, but the brains of the games can be found in Dallas."This FIFA World Cup is the largest, most complex, most connected technology advanced World Cup ever," according to Abraham Arencibia, the Vice President of Techn...
Key takeaway "We've deployed 80,000 miles of fiber, which is carrying all this massive data just to power this World Cup, Arencibia says.
Why this matters in The Waco
The fact that the digital brains of the World Cup are located in Dallas, rather than Waco , underscores the regional dynamics at play in Texas. While Waco residents may be watching the World Cup from their living rooms, the technological backbone of the tournament is being managed from a neighboring city. This highlights the importance of the broader Texas context in understanding local developments. The World Cup's use of cutting-edge technology, including motion sensors and AI, may also have implications for Waco's own sporting events and facilities. As the city considers investments in its own infrastructure, the innovations on display at the World Cup could serve as a model for how to integrate technology into local sports. Additionally, the economic impact of hosting large-scale events like the World Cup could be a factor in Waco's own efforts to attract major tournaments and conferences.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The excitement of the World Cup's matches provides the heartbeat of the tournament, but the brains of the games can be found in Dallas."This FIFA World Cup is the largest, most complex, most connected technology advanced World Cup ever," according to Abraham Arencibia, the Vice President of Techn...
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