The entire world is going behind a ball, as the FIFA World Cup 2026 is on. The social media giant Meta will be offering multiple football-focused features across its applications. The company has collaborated with broadcasters, national teams, players, commentators, and creators to bring fans closer to the biggest excitement. You will be getting all the updates across Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and WhatsApp. So let’s get into the article to check out the complete details.
It is officially announced that the Live Chats are introduced on Threads and the same will be enabling fans to participate in real-time discussions hosted by football commentators, athletes, and creators before, during, and after matches.
Threads also include features like football-themed stickers, custom emoji reactions with football and trophy icons, media highlights from broadcasters, and match reminders.
Coming to Instagram, you will be getting a dedicated hub for curated Reels, Stories, featured creators, broadcasters, and national team content. For DMs, there will be a new AI-powered “Goal!” voice effect.
Facebook is also coming with multiple FIFA World Cup 2026-themed features including a new Football Mode that can be activated by double-tapping the Facebook logo and it will be offering access to football-themed reactions, special surprises, and a dedicated football mini-game.
It also comes with a new AI-powered “Wear It” feature that enables users to try on their favourite national team’s jersey virtually. Which can be shared as profile pictures, Stories, or posts as well. Messenger is also getting Live Updates that can offer real-time match events such as goals, red cards, and other important moments directly into group chats. You can also access football-themed chat backgrounds and animated sticker packs.
Finally, WhatsApp has also collaborated with Adidas to temporarily transform the football emoji into the official Trionda match ball used during the tournament. It is also bringing the football-themed video calling effects, sticker packs, and a dedicated football directory featuring scores, updates, team information, and content from official channels.
So make this festive season of sports more interesting using your favourite social media application. Mention your favourite feature in the comments section below and stick with us for more updates at your fingertips.
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