Japan VS. Belgium at the World Cup in Russia. (AP/Pavel Golovkin) (AP/Pavel Golovkin)
World Cup

While Israel did not qualify to compete in World Cup 2018, it’s still making major technological contributions to the matches!

The Israeli national soccer team did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, but Israel’s state-of-the-art, behind-the-scenes technological contributions to the games are prominently featured at the various Russian stadiums.

Israel’s sports-tech ecosystem is booming, with 70 percent growth in the last five years.

There are currently over 100 active Israeli sports-tech startups, providing a richer, more interactive user experience for sports lovers around the world.

Security and safety at stadiums are also ventures pioneered by Israeli companies.