'The next crisis has already begun': Europe's top rights body calls out FIFA over integrity hours before World Cup final
The secretary general of the Council of Europe has released a sharp open letter directed at FIFA, criticizing the integrity of the 2026 World Cup. He voiced apprehensions regarding the Balogun affair and dubious sponsorship tied to prediction markets. Additionally, he called out the disturbing rise in racist abuse and commercialization in football, proposing an essential dialogue aimed at fostering integrity and fairness in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
The secretary general of the Council of Europe has released a sharp open letter directed at FIFA, criticizing the integrity of the 2026 World Cup. He voiced apprehensions regarding the Balogun affair and dubious sponsorship tied to prediction markets. Additionally, he called out the disturbing rise in racist abuse and commercialization in football, proposing an essential dialogue aimed at fostering integrity and fairness in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
