SmartNews Launches "Sports/World Cup Channel" Offering Match Schedules and Live Updates

SmartNews has launched the "Sports/World Cup Channel" within its news app, consolidating information for the "FIFA World Cup 2026" (hereinafter referred to as the World Cup), which kicks off on Friday, June 12, 2026 (JST). This "Sports/World Cup Channel" will provide match schedules, standings, real-time updates, full match results, and the latest news from various media companies. Furthermore, it will deliver a daily "SumaNew AI Summary" and also offer the official content "ADDITIONAL TIME" from Kyodo News, handled by their soccer reporters.

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SmartNews already offers popular channels such as the "Soccer Channel" and "J.League Channel" that cover all aspects of domestic and international soccer, as well as specialized channels for some J.League teams, which have been well-received by many soccer fans. For this tournament, we are launching the "Sports/World Cup Channel" with expanded features to allow fans to enjoy the activities of the Japanese national team players more conveniently and in greater depth.

Real-time Match Updates Delivered: Share Match Progress with the Latest Scoreboard

The "Match Card (Live Score Panel)" at the top of the "Sports/World Cup Channel" will display everything from previews of upcoming matches to real-time updates during games and final results. Tapping this panel will show schedules, results, standings, and more, allowing users to grasp the latest World Cup situation.

Check Articles Including SmartNews AI from "FIFA World Cup 2026"

The "FIFA World Cup 2026" area within the "Sports/World Cup Channel" will comprehensively cover news related to the tournament. In this area at the top of the channel, users can find match highlights, results, and player performances, clearly summarized by SumaNew AI. Articles summarizing tournament content will be delivered daily during the event. On days when the Japanese national team plays, content previewing the match will be provided before kickoff, and a review will be offered after the game.

Special Offering: Kyodo News' Official Soccer Content "ADDITIONAL TIME"

In collaboration with Kyodo News, which boasts the largest reporting system among domestic news organizations, we are specially providing their official soccer content "ADDITIONAL TIME" to SmartNews. A dedicated special corner for Kyodo News' content has been established within the channel. We will deliver detailed, up-to-the-minute information directly from the scene, backed by overwhelming reporting power, without omission.

Our company has been working to revitalize fan communities by launching numerous dedicated channels in the sports category, including soccer, baseball, and basketball. Moving forward, we will continue to evolve our products to deliver the appeal of sports more closely and conveniently.