FIFA has not revealed match-fixing and suspicious activity at the 2026 World Cup
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has estimated the number of match-fixing at the 2026 World Cup. This was reported on July 22 by the SBC News channel.
The organization's specialists stated that there were no contractual games at the World Cup. FIFA representatives monitored the situation on the betting markets and the events taking place on the field in real time.
A special task force has been set up to monitor the integrity of the competition. It included delegates from all the football federations that participated in the 2026 World Cup, as well as employees of the FBI, Interpol, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Council of Europe. Experts from Sportradar and the International Betting Integrity Association were also involved in the work.
"The FIFA Integrity Task Force has provided a solid foundation for intelligence sharing, assessing potential issues, and coordinating a timely response during the 2026 World Cup," said FIFA Senior Integrity Manager Liam Rich.
The Guardian newspaper reported on July 19 that FIFA's revenues from the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will reach a record $15 billion. Initially, the organization predicted to earn $11 billion. Significant growth has been achieved through hospitality and ticket sales, especially in the secondary market, where FIFA receives 15% each from the buyer and seller.
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