FIFA has confirmed that it detected no suspicious betting activity or evidence of match manipulation during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This conclusion followed monitoring of all 104 matches throughout the tournament.
The findings were announced by the FIFA Integrity Task Force. This group coordinated real-time monitoring and intelligence sharing to safeguard the competition from betting-related integrity risks.
Real-Time Monitoring Covers Every Match
According to FIFA, the Integrity Task Force monitored all 104 World Cup matches using betting-monitoring reports and intelligence provided by participating organisations. Moreover, it used information submitted through established reporting channels.
The collected data was analysed throughout the tournament. No suspicious betting patterns or indicators of match manipulation were identified in any fixture.
The task force said its coordinated approach enabled timely assessment of potential risks. Additionally, it allowed participating organisations to contribute their specialist expertise.
International Cooperation Supports Integrity Efforts
The FIFA Integrity Task Force brought together football governing bodies, law enforcement agencies, international organisations, and sports integrity specialists.
Participants included FIFA’s continental confederations and the football associations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Organisations such as INTERPOL, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Sportradar, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), Genius Sports, IC360, and other integrity partners joined as well.
The collaboration focused on sharing intelligence and coordinating responses to any potential integrity concerns throughout the tournament.
Integrity Programme to Continue
FIFA said the successful monitoring programme will continue to support future international competitions. This includes upcoming youth tournaments and the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027.
The organisation also plans to further strengthen its integrity strategy. It will do so by working closely with confederations, member associations, regulators, and industry stakeholders to combat match manipulation. Furthermore, these efforts aim to protect the integrity of football competitions worldwide.
