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Council of Europe urges FIFA to protect 2030 World Cup
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Summary: The Council of Europe’s head urged FIFA to protect the 2030 World Cup from money and power risks.
WHO: Council of Europe head
WHAT: Sent an open letter to FIFA questioning World Cup integrity and urging protection of the 2030 tournament
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET
WHERE: Europe
WHY: The Council of Europe warned that the next crisis involves money and power, questioning integrity for the 2030 tournament
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