7 Million Abusive Comments Aimed At Players, Staff Detected During World Cup
FIFA has identified approximately seven million instances of abusive communication targeting players and staff during the 2022 World Cup. A significant portion of this digital harassment involved discriminatory language and direct threats against tournament participants.
FIFA recently reported that monitoring systems detected nearly seven million abusive comments directed at various stakeholders, including athletes and coaching staff, throughout the World Cup. The scale of the harassment has prompted calls for stronger protections for players who are increasingly visible on social media platforms during global events.
According to data released by the governing body, racial abuse remains a primary concern for investigators. FIFA stated that racial abuse accounted for 11% of all detected offensive messages during the competition, highlighting a persistent issue within the digital landscape of international football.
The monitoring service utilized artificial intelligence to scan millions of posts across major social media networks to identify and report toxic behavior. These findings are part of a broader effort to mitigate the impact of online hate speech on the mental well-being of sports professionals.
Source: FIFA
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