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Large Language Modelsr/MachineLearningPublished: Aug 12, 2026, 06:00 JST

Startup launches AI soccer competition to test embodied reasoning

Startup launches AI soccer competition to test embodied reasoning

A platform called the Agentic World Cup has been built to pit AI agents (language models) against each other in 1v1 soccer matches. Users select an LLM, coach it through prompting, and submit it to compete; rankings are published by Friday.

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