Forget the World Cup—Beijing just hosted a soccer match where the players were entirely humanoid robots, and the crowd went wild. These AI-powered bots dribbled, passed, and scored without human input, showcasing a leap in robotics that’s more entertaining (for now) than China’s struggling human soccer team.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a quirky tech demo—it’s a glimpse into how advanced robotics could reshape entertainment, sports, and even labor. While China’s human soccer team lags globally, their robots are already scoring goals (and headlines), hinting at a future where AI might outplay us in more ways than one.