32 AI-Controlled Teams Compete on a Virtual Soccer Field

This time, artificial intelligence made the decisions on the soccer field. At the “AWS Agentic Football Cup,” held with support from Azercell and organized by “AWS User Group Baku,” AI agents developed by 32 teams faced off in virtual soccer matches.

Under the mentorship of specialists from Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world’s leading technology companies, the participants developed virtual soccer teams consisting of five AI agents. These agents analyzed game situations and made decisions about passing, attacking, and defending. The participants analyzed the results of the matches and improved their programs and game strategies. Throughout the tournament, the mentors supported the teams in refining their technical approaches and using cloud technologies.

The tournament served as an effective platform for students, engineers, and people interested in technology to acquire new skills and exchange experience. By combining soccer competition with programming, this format allowed participants to see the results of the code they wrote directly in the game. They tested how AI agents responded to changing situations and gained practical experience in developing agent-based solutions and deploying them on the AWS cloud platform. At the end of the competition, three winners were selected.

By supporting this project, Azercell is promoting the development of knowledge and skills in artificial intelligence in the country. The goal is to strengthen the local technology community and support the training of specialists who will play an active role in developing Azerbaijan’s digital ecosystem.