FIFA announced this week that its Integrity Task Force recorded no suspicious betting activity during the 2026 World Cup. The Copenhagen Group, a partner within the task force, stated that 12 major controversies involving integrity risks were identified during the tournament.
The governing body based its announcement on monitoring conducted by the Integrity Task Force, which operates alongside multiple international partners. Officials confirmed that all matches were reviewed under established surveillance protocols. The organization emphasized that no irregularities requiring further investigation were logged in their final assessment.
Task Force Monitoring Findings
The Copenhagen Group provided a separate evaluation of the same tournament data. Their assessment highlights 12 major controversies linked to integrity risks and betting patterns. These findings indicate a difference in how task force partners interpret the monitoring results.The Integrity Task Force coordinates data sharing to track wagering activity across international competitions. Previous tournament cycles have utilized similar multi-partner frameworks to review betting records. The 2026 World Cup surveillance followed the same operational guidelines established for recent global events.