Panel: The World, the Universe and Us live: can science win the World Cup?

The Royal Society

June 30

The Royal Society

This event is part of the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition 2026.

In this special live edition of New Scientist’s award-winning podcast, host Rowan Hooper is joined by very special guests to delve into the question of how advances in medicine, data and sports science are giving modern football teams a cutting edge on their rivals and might prove the difference between lifting this summer’s World Cup and collecting a runner up medal.

Joining Rowan are a panel of expert guests including:

Together they’ll explore how performance science can give players that extra 1% and how the use of AI is revolutionising everything from injury management to football tactics. There’ll even be a chance for you to put your own questions to the expert panel.

This event will be held in Theatre 1 at the Royal Society on Tuesday 30 June 2026, 6.45pm – 8pm.

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