Tech company was already working with organisation on its FIFA+ platform

FIFA Globant

FIFA has expanded its agreement with Globant, to include launching a mobile app in time for the 2026 World Cup.

In addition, Globant will work on improving FIFA’s digital platforms, which will include AI and generative AI-driven enhancements, and create a a player data marketplace, which is a unified, secure hub for federations, clubs and partners to publish and exchange football data globally.

It also becomes a Tournament Supporter in North America and Europe for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. Globant will also support other key FIFA competitions, including December’s FIFAe Finals 2025 in Saudi Arabia, and the next FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan in 2027.

“We are thrilled to deepen our collaboration with FIFA and jointly embark on this new phase of innovation for football,” said Martin Migoya, co-founder and CEO of Globant. “Technology can amplify the power of sport – enabling deeper connections, richer experiences and more personalised journeys for fans around the world.”

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström added: “This new agreement between FIFA and Globant reflects each organisation’s vision to reimagine how football is experienced in the digital era, while preserving the emotion, community and global reach that bring the game to every corner of the world. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with Globant as we build digital services that make our tournaments even more engaging and enjoyable for fans.”