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Human Rights Watch Warns of Critical Shortfalls in FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Protections for Players and Fans
Human Rights Watch has issued a stark warning to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and its designated host city committees, asserting that significant gaps remain in the protection of players, fans, and workers as the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup approaches. With the tournament approximately two months away, the international human rights organization […]
FIFA faces antitrust probe as consumer groups challenge World Cup ticket monopoly
A coalition representing European football fans and consumer rights advocates has formally escalated its battle against football’s global governing body, filing a comprehensive complaint with the European Commission that accuses FIFA of engaging in systematic antitrust violations. The filing, submitted by Euroconsumers and Football Supporters Europe (FSE), alleges that FIFA is leveraging its absolute monopoly […]