VERIFIEDBy Xavier Rivera· ·1.5 min read
Apple Sports Expands to 170 Countries With 2026 World Cup Features
Apple has expanded its Sports app to more than 90 new countries for a total of 170 while adding 2026 FIFA World Cup features such as tournament brackets, visual formations and Live Activities support. The update uses the event's global reach to deliver real-time scores, stats and tactical insights to a much wider audience.
Source:MacRumors
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Apple has expanded its Apple Sports app to more than 90 additional countries. The new markets include 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. In total, it is now available in 170 countries and regions around the world.
Apple also added dedicated features for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament bracket view provides a clean, scrollable view of matchups and results for each round. This allows fans to easily track a team's progression from the group stage through their final match.
Enhanced game cards now include visual formations for each team's starting lineup. The feature provides deeper tactical insight ahead of each match.
One-tap access to Apple News connects fans directly to comprehensive editorial coverage, including the latest headlines. Apple Sports supports Live Activities, 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, and on the Apple Watch.
"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."
The app remains available on the iPhone only.
The app was already released in North America, South America, and Europe. In total, it is now available in 170 countries and regions around the world.
Apple also added dedicated features for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament bracket view provides a clean, scrollable view of matchups and results for each round. This allows fans to easily track a team's progression from the group stage through their final match.
Enhanced game cards now include visual formations for each team's starting lineup. The feature provides deeper tactical insight ahead of each match.
One-tap access to Apple News connects fans directly to comprehensive editorial coverage, including the latest headlines. Apple Sports supports Live Activities, 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, and on the Apple Watch.
"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."
The app remains available on the iPhone only.
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