Google launches many new features before World Cup 2018
Ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Google has launched a number of new features to help fans around the world enjoy the football "party" to the fullest.
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During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, users can quickly and conveniently grasp information about the competition schedule of the groups with the performance of the matches, the scores of the teams according to the rounds as well as the list of players in the "top scorer" group right in Google Search.
30 minutes after each match ends, Search users will be presented with a match summary with videos from selected channels and stations with goals and highlights of the match.
For each match, fans can tap to watch, or follow the score on their smartphone. Users can also find detailed updates including moments, live images, results, and more.
The time before the match starts is a moment of excitement or suspense with "hot" information, which is also prepared by Google Search such as pre-match news, starting lineup, and especially predictions about the winning rate. Updates on Google come from local TV stations and national teams participating in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
For countries with teams participating in the FIFA World Cup, Google Doodles will also feature unique logos to cheer on, with graphics from local artists. Soccer fans in select countries will also have the opportunity to view the Doodles, and all Doodles will be available on Google.com/doodle once they are released.
On this occasion, Google also "asked" the Google Assistant to update all the developments related to the World Cup. Users can immediately ask the Assistant which team won the match that Germany and Mexico missed, or which player scored the most goals on the way to winning the Golden Boot, or how many times Brazil won the FIFA World Cup... Just say "Hey Google" and ask!
Google also announced a dedicated World Cup Tracker for the Google News app for Android. The tracker includes a special “Highlights” feature that makes it easy for fans to stay up to date with live scores, highlights, match results, and schedules.
In addition, Google also updated many other features for Google Maps to help users feel like they are watching the match in the stadium. Fans can take a walk around two FIFA World Cup stadiums, Otkrytye Arena and St. Petersburg Stadium, in Street View mode...
