# Humanoid robots take to the soccer field at RoboCup 2026

_Published Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:21 AM EDT · Robotics · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Humanoid robots took to the soccer field in Incheon, South Korea, on Sunday at the finals of RoboCup 2026, the world's largest robotics and artificial intelligence competition, according to Reuters.

The event featured humanoid robots competing during the RoboCup 2026 international robot competition. Reuters reported the robots participated in soccer matches as part of the competition held in Incheon. A Reuters video and accompanying text described the robots taking the field at the finals.

The reporting included a photo credit to Reuters photographer Kim Soo-hyeon showing humanoid robots competing on July 5, 2026. Reuters characterized RoboCup 2026 as the world's largest robotics and artificial intelligence competition.

## Sources

- [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/video/watch/idRW529305072026RP1)
- [Reuters](https://www.facebook.com/Reuters/posts/humanoid-robots-played-soccer-at-the-robocup-2026-with-one-team-leader-saying-th/1599702822020444)

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Published: 2026-07-07T08:21:50.721Z
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