Welcome to the Waymo World Cup
Meanwhile, the Waymo app is available in app stores in 13 countries, including Germany, Great Britain, India, and Japan, and in 15 different languages. For travelers who haven’t yet ridden robotaxis in China, this event likely marks their first opportunity to ride driverlessly.2026 FIFA World CupHere’s WIRED’s complete guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The World Cup could also lead to some high-visibility stumbles. Between triumphant service expansions, Waymo has had something of an unfortunate spring so far.
- ▪Meanwhile, the Waymo app is available in app stores in 13 countries, including Germany, Great Britain, India, and Japan, and in 15 different languages.
- ▪For travelers who haven’t yet ridden robotaxis in China, this event likely marks their first opportunity to ride driverlessly.2026 FIFA World CupHere’s WIRED’s complete guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The World Cup could also lead to some
- ▪Between triumphant service expansions, Waymo has had something of an unfortunate spring so far.
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- ▪ World Cup Fever in Guadalajara — NASA
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Aarian MarshallGearJun 11, 2026 6:30 AMWelcome to the Waymo World CupIt might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.Photo-Illustration: Darrell Jackson; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWaymo, the Alphabet subsidiary offering robotaxi rides in 11 US metros right now, says it’s ready for the FIFA World Cup. Match attendees can catch driverless rides to six of the 16 North American venues: stadiums in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, and the San Francisco Bay Area.The sprawling football event, expected to attract some 6.5 million visitors to the continent over more than a month, could prove an exciting close-up for Waymo.
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