How to use WhatsApp to follow matches, groups, and results of the World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- WhatsApp is offering features to help football fans follow the 2026 World Cup, including channels for instant updates on matches, group standings, and team news.
- Users can find World Cup-related channels by navigating to the 'Novedades' (Updates) tab, exploring channels, or using keywords in the search bar.
- The platform also integrates AI chatbots that can provide real-time information and answer queries about the tournament, though users are advised to verify AI-generated details.
Football fans gearing up for the 2026 World Cup can leverage WhatsApp to stay informed about every match, result, and team development. The messaging app has introduced features designed to deliver instant updates directly to users, ensuring they don't miss any crucial details.
If you are a fan of football and don't want to miss any detail of the 2026 World Cup, this WhatsApp feature will delight you.
Central to this are WhatsApp's channels, which function as organized hubs for news and information. By joining channels dedicated to the World Cup, specific teams, or sports media outlets, users can consume a steady stream of content. To access these, users navigate to the 'Novedades' (Updates) tab, select 'Explorar canales' (Explore Channels), and look for sections like 'Futbol central 2026' (Football Central 2026). If a specific channel isn't immediately visible, searching with keywords such as 'Mundial,' 'FIFA,' or 'futbol' can help locate relevant communities and channels.
WhatsApp continues its purpose of informing football fans with its communities, groups organized by media outlets, sports teams, and content creators.
Once a desired channel is found, users can simply tap 'Seguir' (Follow) to receive updates. It's important to note that these channels are primarily one-way communication platforms, meaning users can react to content but cannot post messages. This ensures a focused delivery of information from creators to followers.
The communities are unilateral communication channels, which means you cannot send replies, only react to the content that is shared.
Beyond dedicated channels, WhatsApp is also integrating AI chatbots to enhance the fan experience. Users can interact with these AI tools by typing queries related to the World Cup directly into the search bar, such as asking for specific match results or team information. The AI will then provide answers based on available data. While these AI features offer convenience, the article advises users to exercise caution and verify information, as the AI may occasionally produce inaccuracies. This dual approach of curated channels and AI-powered information aims to make WhatsApp an indispensable companion for football enthusiasts during the 2026 World Cup.
Remember that although Meta's AI is a great help tool, it can also make inaccuracies, so try to be as specific as possible with your doubts.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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