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Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup

Huge rise in harmful social media posts this World Cup
BBC Sport Saturday 18 July 2026, 13:07 UTC 1 min read
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There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.

There have been 14 times more harmful social media posts and comments during this World Cup than in 2022, Fifa finds.
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