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ShanghaiJune 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Humanoid robots are taking part in a football penalty shootout challenge inside the MWC26 Shanghai exhibition hall. The Humanoid Robot Football Penalty Shootout Challenge, held from June 24 to 25 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, is a live penalty shootout competition showcasing the latest breakthroughs in humanoid robot technology.
The competition highlights recent advances in motion control, environmental perception, autonomous decision-making, and networking capabilities, offering a dynamic perspective on how mobile AI is moving from the experimental stage toward real-world applications.
B-roll footage and highlight video clips can be downloaded here. GSMA is live-streaming the Humanoid Robot Football Penalty Shootout Challenge at the MWC26 Shanghai exhibition hall, viewable here.
This football challenge is held in the Mobile AI Innovation Pioneer Zone at MWC26 Shanghai, bringing together leading robotics teams and industry participants to demonstrate how connectivity, computing power, and intelligent systems converge and collaborate in real-world scenarios. The live broadcast is open to a global audience, allowing viewers to watch robots compete in real time, adapt to dynamic environmental changes, and perform complex actions under high-pressure conditions.
For audiences, the humanoid robot penalty shootout football challenge provides an intuitive window into the ongoing evolution of embodied AI: advances in connectivity and computing power are supporting the maturation of increasingly complex autonomous systems.
The live broadcast will cover key moments of the competition, including the opening ceremony on June 24 and the semi-finals and finals on June 25.
The competition is part of MWC26 Shanghai, held from June 24 to 26 under the theme “IQ Era.” The event brings together the global mobile and technology ecosystem to showcase advances in mobile AI, 5G-Advanced, and emerging technologies, providing a platform for industry, policymakers, and innovators to accelerate digital transformation.
During the event, MWC26 Shanghai will bring together 200 thought leaders and speakers, as well as over 400 exhibitors, sponsors, and partners, reflecting its expanding scale and international influence. The conference agenda highlights how intelligence is increasingly embedded in connected systems, with mobile networks playing a central role in driving AI-powered innovation across industries.