en.Wedoany.com Reported - WhatsApp has released a series of new features designed specifically for the 2026 World Cup. The Meta-owned instant messaging app announced that it will roll out multiple updates ahead of the world's largest football tournament, including World Cup-themed visual elements, real-time information features, and AI assistant support. During the 2022 final, the app processed 25 million messages per second.

WhatsApp has updated the football emoji, with the default version now displaying the Trionda, the official match ball for the 2026 World Cup. Users can use the new football emoji or apply it as a message reaction, with the theme continuing through the World Cup final. Group video call users can apply special filters to simulate a fan atmosphere. WhatsApp has also introduced a football-themed sticker pack for fans to express their emotions during the tournament.

WhatsApp Channels now feature World Cup real-time updates, allowing users to follow related event content directly within the app, including match countdowns, behind-the-scenes content, and live match results. Meta has created a football guide within the app, compiling team information, latest results, and major news. The channel status update feature enables official channels to post 24-hour temporary posts that appear in followers' status feeds, with users having the option to hide or unfollow them.

The AI assistant Meta AI, integrated into WhatsApp, can be used to query World Cup-related information, including rankings, player data, and nearby viewing venues. The company stated that all new features are implemented while maintaining end-to-end encryption protection, ensuring that the security of personal conversations and calls remains unaffected.

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