FIFA identifies 7 million abusive comments directed at players and staff during World Cup
FIFA reported a 14-fold increase in abusive posts targeting players and staff compared to the 2022 World Cup.
The Business Standard19 July 2026, 12:50 AM4 readsAMP
FIFA has announced that approximately 7 million abusive comments targeting players and staff were detected during the recent World Cup. According to the governing body, this figure represents a 14-fold increase compared to the 2022 edition of the tournament, during which 470,000 such posts were removed.
