Turning World Cup match data into interactive 3D portraits

GitHub showcases World Cup 2026 data portraits, an open-source project that converts match event data into interactive 3D visualizations.

Overview

The project turns 1,500+ match events (including passes, touches, cards, and shots) into interactive 3D portraits that provide a different way to explore each game.

Implementation notes mentioned

• Built with self-hosted Three.js
• Uses local assets
• Includes GPU fallbacks to keep the experience working across different devices/capabilities

What the project is aiming for

• Creative data visualization that transforms raw sports metrics into an interactive, story-like experience
• A per-match perspective that lets viewers explore the underlying event data through 3D graphics