The Malta Gaming Authority has told licensees to increase monitoring and promptly report suspicious betting during the FIFA World Cup 2026. It said operators must use its Suspicious Betting Reporting Mechanism, maintain a Sports Integrity Point of Contact and cooperate with its integrity unit and other relevant bodies.
Maltese licensees face specified monitoring and reporting obligations throughout the tournament.
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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets said Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2,596/2026 governs betting-company brand exposure during the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. It permits official FIFA sponsors, commercial partners and suppliers to display brands on tournament-related assets, but bars betting offers, promotions and links directing consumers to betting platforms. Operators’ related authorisation requests may be submitted until 31 October 2026 for priority review.
The Council of Europe supported Copenhagen Group findings on integrity risks at the 2026 World Cup, contradicting FIFA's statement that its taskforce identified no suspicious betting. The group reported seven yellow alerts and 12 major controversies; the reason for the differing assessments was unclear.
The Group of Copenhagen identified seven World Cup cases meeting its criteria for a slightly increased alert, including betting on Spain’s draw with Cape Verde and a Polymarket market concerning Folarin Balogun. FIFA said its Integrity Task Force found no suspicious betting activity or signs of match manipulation; the group requested a written explanation from FIFA about the Balogun case.
It was reported that FIFA’s integrity task force found no suspicious betting or match manipulation indicators across 104 World Cup matches. The group combined monitoring reports and information from sports bodies, investigators and industry partners.
It was reported that Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset proposed an immediate integrity dialogue with FIFA. He raised concerns about in-play betting, political influence and the tournament’s prediction-market partnership.