Colorful flags everywhere!
This year's RoboCup takes place inside Songdo Convensia, a new and modern conference venue. Colorful flags advertise the event everywhere.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
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RoboCup 2026
Photos made during RoboCup 2026 in Incheon, South Korea, in July 2026
Kickoff
A robot is ready for kickoff. But its opponent is already waiting. This photo was taken in a test game before the competition.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
High Kick
A robot kicks the ball up in the air. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against CAU Mountain & Sea.
Tim Laue · CC BY-SA 4.0
Equipment
The 2026 Humanoid Soccer League matches are all played with the same balls as the FIFA world cup, the Adidas Trionda.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Two vs. One
Two B-Human players are trying to shield the ball from an opponent. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against Rhoban.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kick It!
The B-Human robot attempts to push the ball the last few centimeters over the goal line. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against Rhoban.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ready
The robots are standing next to the field and wait for the referee's signal to line up for kickoff. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against Rhoban.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fighting for the Ball
Two robots are fighting for the ball. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Defense
The ball is already close to the goal, but the opponent team appears to have a strong defense. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Crowd
Many robots close to the ball, many spectators next to the field. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Diagonal Shot
With a powerful shot using the inside of the foot, the B-Human robot aims at the goal from the sideline. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against whIRLwind.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shot on Goal
The striker attempts to score a goal with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area. The photo was taken in a preliminary round game against whIRLwind.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Greetings from Songdo
Two robots have some fun outside the RoboCup venue.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cross Kick
The B-Human striker plays the ball past the opposing goalkeeper and into the goal. The photo was taken in the final against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Into the Net
Despite many defenders, the B-Human robot shoots the ball straight and high into the goal. The photo was taken in the final against HTWK Robots.
Ayleen Lührsen · CC BY-SA 4.0
