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Casablanca-Morocco · Dec 14, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026

The 3rd International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Football

AI4Football 2026

Important Dates

Extended Submission Deadline

16 October 2026

Originally 15 September 2026

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5 November 2026

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25 November 2026

Conference Date

Dec 14, 2026 - Dec 15, 2026

The 3rd International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Football

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AI4Football 2026 is the third edition of the International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence in Football. The previous editions were successfully organized in conjunction with the SITA conferences: SITA23 (2023) and SITA25 (2025). The workshop is organized under the auspices of Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Morocco. In a context where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming professional sports, the workshop aims to bring together researchers, industry experts, and football professionals to exchange knowledge on recent scientific advances and real-world applications of AI in football. The workshop promotes cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence applied to sports, fosters collaboration between academia and industry, supports early-career researchers and doctoral students, and encourages technology transfer toward the sports sector.

Partners

Organizations supporting AI4Football 2026

FSAC
FSAC
UQTR
UQTR
UH2C
UH2C
LIDSI
LIDSI
FSTM
FSTM
ISS
ISS
UH1
UH1
CNRST
CNRST

Meet the speakers

Ideas. Insights. Inspiration.

Meet the keynote speakers joining AI4Football 2026.

Hadi SOTUDEH Keynote speaker

Hadi SOTUDEH

Dr. Hadi Sotudeh is a football analytics researcher specializing in the use of tracking and event data to study team performance. He completed his PhD at ETH Z...

Keynote speaker

Hadi SOTUDEH

Dr. Hadi Sotudeh is a football analytics researcher specializing in the use of tracking and event data to study team performance. He completed his PhD at ETH Zürich in Switzerland, where he also contributed as a teaching assistant for the university’s Soccer Analytics course. Before his doctoral studies, he worked as a football data science consultant with the Performance & Technology department of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), developing data-driven solutions to automate tactical analysis workflows.
Nadia GHAZZALI Keynote speaker

Nadia GHAZZALI

UQTR-Trois-Rivières, Canada

Professor of Mathematics and Data Science | Researcher | Academic LeaderDr. Nadia Ghazzali is an accomplished Moroccan-Canadian mathematician, statistician, and...

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Nadia GHAZZALI

UQTR-Trois-Rivières, Canada

Professor of Mathematics and Data Science | Researcher | Academic LeaderDr. Nadia Ghazzali is an accomplished Moroccan-Canadian mathematician, statistician, and academic leader with over three decades of experience in higher education. She currently serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Ghazzali has successfully bridged the gap between advanced theoretical mathematics and impactful, real-world data science solutions, while simultaneously guiding major institutional initiatives and academic strategies.Her research expertise lies at the forefront of data science, applied statistics, and machine learning. Dr. Ghazzali specializes in multidimensional statistical analysis, classification methodologies, and artificial neural networks. Her contributions to the scientific community include the development of mathematical models applied to complex fields such
Mohammed RAMDANI Keynote speaker

Mohammed RAMDANI

FTSM, Hassan 2 University, Maroc

Full Professor in the Computer Science Department Faculty of Science and Techniques of Mohammedia University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco Short biography...

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Mohammed RAMDANI

FTSM, Hassan 2 University, Maroc

Full Professor in the Computer Science Department Faculty of Science and Techniques of Mohammedia University Hassan II, Casablanca, Morocco Short biography received his PhD in Fuzzy Machine Learning in 1994, and his HDR in perceptual computation in 2001, at University Paris VI, France. Since 1996, he is a full Professor at the FSTM, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco. In the same faculty, for the periods 1996 - 1998 and 2003 - 2005 he held the position of head of Computer Science department. Between 2008 and 2014, he was Pedagogical Director of the engineering department "Software Engineering and Systems Integration" (ILIS). Since 2006, he is Director of the Computer Science Lab. He is also President of the AMSI association since 2016. His research interests include Explanation in Machine Learning, perceptual computation with Fuzzy Logic and Big datamining. He is author of several articles in many indexed journals..
Silvio GIANCOLA Keynote speaker

Silvio GIANCOLA

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Silvio Giancola is a Research Scientist at KAUST's Image and Video Understanding Laboratory (IVUL), working under Professor Bernard Ghanem, and Director of the...

Keynote speaker

Silvio GIANCOLA

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Silvio Giancola is a Research Scientist at KAUST's Image and Video Understanding Laboratory (IVUL), working under Professor Bernard Ghanem, and Director of the KAUST FIFA Research Institute. His research bridges computer vision, multimodal understanding, and sports AI, with a long-term goal of building an internationally recognized AI4Sports laboratory.
Mohammed MOUJABBIR Keynote speaker

Mohammed MOUJABBIR

Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco

Professor Mohammed Moujabbir is a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Systems. His research focuses on fuzzy rule-based sys...

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Mohammed MOUJABBIR

Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco

Professor Mohammed Moujabbir is a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Systems. His research focuses on fuzzy rule-based systems, interpretable machine learning, and intelligent predictive modeling, with applications in forecasting, data analysis, and decision support. His scientific work includes contributions to linguistic fuzzy rule learning, hybrid machine learning models, and interpretable predictive systems. His recent research addresses intelligent approaches for renewable energy forecasting and data-driven prediction, with a particular emphasis on combining predictive performance with interpretability. His expertise in explainable and intelligent AI provides a strong scientific perspective on the development of trustworthy AI methods for football analytics, performance analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
Abdelwahab NAJI Keynote speaker

Abdelwahab NAJI

Mohammed First University, Oujda - Morocco

Professor Abdelwahab Naji is a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Intelligent Systems at the National School of Applied Sciences of Oujda,...

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Abdelwahab NAJI

Mohammed First University, Oujda - Morocco

Professor Abdelwahab Naji is a researcher in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Intelligent Systems at the National School of Applied Sciences of Oujda, Morocco. His research focuses on machine learning, data mining, fuzzy logic, recommender systems, and intelligent optimization algorithms. His scientific contributions cover a broad range of applications, including agricultural IoT, e-learning recommendation systems, predictive analytics, and intelligent control. His work explores data-driven approaches and computational intelligence techniques to improve prediction, optimization, and decision-making across complex systems. His expertise in artificial intelligence and data analytics provides a valuable foundation for exploring innovative AI applications in football, particularly in performance analysis, predictive modeling, and intelligent decision-support systems.
El Mokhtar EL OUALI Keynote speaker

El Mokhtar EL OUALI

Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco

Professor and Researcher at the Institute of Sports Sciences, Hassan First University, Morocco, El Mokhtar El Ouali holds a PhD in Applied Biology and Sports Sc...

Keynote speaker

El Mokhtar EL OUALI

Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco

Professor and Researcher at the Institute of Sports Sciences, Hassan First University, Morocco, El Mokhtar El Ouali holds a PhD in Applied Biology and Sports Sciences. His expertise includes sports medicine, exercise physiology, molecular genetics, and athletic performance biomarkers, with a focus on athlete health, performance optimization, and physiological monitoring.
Hassane ZOUHAL Keynote speaker

Hassane ZOUHAL

UFR-STAPS- Rennes, France

Professor at Université Rennes 2, Hassane Zouhal is President and Director General of the International Institute of Sport Sciences (2I2S), France. His research...

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Hassane ZOUHAL

UFR-STAPS- Rennes, France

Professor at Université Rennes 2, Hassane Zouhal is President and Director General of the International Institute of Sport Sciences (2I2S), France. His research focuses on exercise physiology, sports performance, athlete monitoring, and injury prevention, with particular applications in football science and high-performance sport.
Khadija AYED Keynote speaker

Khadija AYED

University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia

Professor Khadija Ayed, MD, is a specialist in exercise physiology, functional explorations, and sports medicine. Her expertise focuses on the physiological ass...

Keynote speaker

Khadija AYED

University of Tunis Manar, Tunisia

Professor Khadija Ayed, MD, is a specialist in exercise physiology, functional explorations, and sports medicine. Her expertise focuses on the physiological assessment of physical performance, cardiorespiratory function, and the evaluation of exercise capacity. Her work also encompasses cardiorespiratory exercise rehabilitation, with an emphasis on the clinical assessment of respiratory function and the role of physical activity in health promotion and disease management. Her research includes respiratory diseases, pulmonary function testing, and the physiological responses to exercise, contributing to the development of evidence-based approaches to clinical evaluation and rehabilitation.
Aziz EL OIRDI Keynote speaker

Aziz EL OIRDI

Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco

Professor Aziz Eloirdi is a Professor at the Institute of Sport Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Morocco. His research focuses on cognitive neurosci...

Keynote speaker

Aziz EL OIRDI

Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco

Professor Aziz Eloirdi is a Professor at the Institute of Sport Sciences, Hassan First University of Settat, Morocco. His research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, mental preparation, and sport sciences, with particular interests in the relationships between physical activity, cognitive functioning, motivation, and academic performance. His work also explores psychological skills in sports, including self-esteem, commitment, and mental skills in physical education, as well as the effects of training on functional asymmetries in young football players. His research contributes to a better understanding of the cognitive and psychological factors influencing athletic performance and educational outcomes.

Our Memories

Highlights from previous editions of AI4Football 2026

IA4FOOTBALL2023

2023 · FST,Mohammedia

IA4FOOTBALL2025

2025 · INPT, Rabat

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Conference Tracks & Topics

  • Computer Vision and Video Analysis

    • Player, ball, and referee detection and tracking
    • Player re-identification and team identification
    • Pose estimation and player movement analysis
    • Action and event recognition
    • Tactical pattern and formation recognition
    • Multi-camera and spatio-temporal video analysis

  • Data Science and Performance Analytics

    • Player and team performance modeling
    • Advanced football metrics such as xG and xA
    • Passing networks and graph-based analysis
    • Tactical and spatial analytics
    • Match outcome and performance prediction
    • Scouting, recruitment, and player valuation

  • AI for Decision Support and Refereeing Systems

    • AI-assisted referee decision-making
    • Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technologies
    • Automated offside detection
    • Foul, handball, and misconduct detection
    • Real-time decision-support systems for coaches and officials
    • Explainable and reliable AI for refereeing decisions

  • Player Performance, Health, and Injury Prevention

    • Player physical performance assessment
    • Training load, fatigue, and recovery monitoring
    • Injury risk prediction and prevention
    • Biomechanical and movement analysis
    • Wearable sensor and physiological data analysis
    • Fitness, readiness, and return-to-play decision support

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Committees

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General Chairs

Khalid BAHANI

Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco

Youssef OUASSIT

Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco

Program Chairs

Mohamed RAMDANI

Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco

Nadia Ghazzali

University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières - Canada

Organizing Committee

  • AZBEG Kebira — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • BAKHOUYI Abdellah — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • BENABDELLAH CHAOUNI Samia — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • CHANYOUR Tarik — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • CHBIHI LOUHDI Reda — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • CHIBA ZOUHAIR — Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco
  • DEHBI Rachid — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • EL KASMI ALAOUI Seddiq — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • EL OUALI El Mokhtar — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • ERRAISS Mohamed — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • FETJAH Laila — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • HAMRAOUI Hinda — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • JAI ANDALOUSSI Saïd — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • KARIM HASSANI — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • MADRANE Nabil — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • MOUJABBIR Mohammed — Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco
  • NAJI Abdelwahab — Mohammed First University, Oujda - Morocco
  • OUCHETTO Ouail — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • RAOUYANE Brahim — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • SAOUDI El Mehdi — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • TAZI Nourrdine — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco

Scientific Committee

  • AATTOURI Imad — Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco
  • ADNENE Arbi — University of Carthage - Tunisia
  • AL ATTAR Wesam — Umm Al-Qura University of Makkah - Saudi Arabia
  • BAHANI Khalid — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • BAKHOUYI Abdellah — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • BARODI Anass — Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco
  • BELLAFKIH Mostafa — National Institute of Posts and Telecommunications (INPT), Rabat - Morocco
  • BROUMI Said — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • DENIS Hamad — University of the Littoral Opal Coast, Dunkerque - France
  • EL HAMDAOUI Halima — Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco
  • EL HANDRI kaoutar — Mohammed V University in Rabat - Morocco
  • EL OUALI El Mokhtar — Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco
  • FAGHIHI Usef — Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) - Canada
  • GAROUANI Moncef — University Toulouse Capitole - France
  • GHAZZALI Nadia — Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) - Canada
  • GIANCOLA Silvio — King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal - Saudi Arabia
  • GUERSS Fatima Zahra — Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra - Morocco
  • HADDI Adil — Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco
  • HAMLICH Mohamed — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • JAI ANDALOUSSI Saïd — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • MIHI Soukaina — Hassan I University of Settat - Morocco
  • MOUJABBIR Mohammed — Sultan Moulay Slimane University of Khouribga - Morocco
  • NAJI Abdelwahab — Mohammed First University, Oujda - Morocco
  • OUASSIT Youssef — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • RACHAD Taoufik — Mohammed V University in Rabat - Morocco
  • RAMDANI Mohammed — Hassan II University of Casablanca - Morocco
  • SOTUDEH Hadi — ETH Zurich - Switzerland
  • ZOUHAL Hassane — Rennes 2 University - France

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