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FIFA Signs Controversial Deal to Livestream World Cup Betting

1/13/2026

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has expanded ties with gambling sector by signing four-year deal with Stats Perform that lets betting operators livestream World Cup games, despite FIFA's ethics code prohibiting involvement in betting.
The agreement runs through 2029 and grants exclusive betting rights for numerous matches across FIFA competitions.
The 2026 men's World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has expanded ties with gambling sector by signing four-year deal with Stats Perform that lets betting operators livestream World Cup games, despite FIFA's ethics code prohibiting involvement in betting.
The agreement runs through 2029 and grants exclusive betting rights for numerous matches across FIFA competitions.
The 2026 men's World Cup will run from June 11 to July 19, across the United States, Canada and Mexico.