Humanoid robots are taking part in live penalty shootouts during the “Humanoid Robot Football Penalties Challenge” at GSMA MWC26 Shanghai. Multiple outlets report that the event runs on 24–25 June 2026 and takes place on the show floor at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The challenge features humanoid robots competing in football-related penalty games, presented as an on-site demonstration for attendees at the technology exhibition. The coverage describes the format as a live penalty shootout and frames the event as part of the broader MWC26 program in Shanghai. All reports refer to the same event name, location, and dates, and they describe it as a competition visible to visitors at the venue. The articles do not provide details about specific participating robots, teams, or results, focusing instead on the occurrence of the demonstration-style contest during the conference’s exhibition period.