2026 World Cup: FIFA finalises and aligns sports betting monitoring plan

"Operational readiness, coordination and risk mitigation" were among the topics on the agenda at the FIFA Integrity Task Force meeting held in Miami (Florida, USA) on 07 May 2026 to "put the finishing touches to and stress-test the integrity framework for the 2026 World Cup."

Participants (see list below) had "the opportunity to conduct a detailed walk-through of the finalised monitoring plan for the upcoming tournament. Building on prior consultation rounds, the task force members aligned on core mechanisms, including monitoring coverage, reporting lines and escalation procedures," FIFA said.

"This event was structured to encourage active engagement and solutions-oriented dialogue, reinforcing collaboration as a cornerstone of FIFA’s integrity approach. The Integrity Task Force has a clear and important mandate: to safeguard the 2026 World Cup through vigilance, coordination and decisive action," Emilio García Silvero, chief legal & compliance officer at FIFA, declared.

Tools for players, information sessions for member associations qualified for the 2026 World Cup