Council of Europe targets FIFA over prediction market deal

By Alla Basentsyan•July 20, 2026

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The Council of Europe has targeted FIFA over its partnership with prediction market platforms, accusing the association of risking the World Cup’s integrity framework and opening the door to fraud. In an open letter published on July 19, 2026, coinciding with the World Cup final, the Council of Europe urged FIFA to st…

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