WC 2026 ⚽ · 9 June 2026

Social media must stop World Cup abuse, Ofcom says

Social media platforms face pressure to tackle online abuse as the World Cup nears, to better protect players and fans from hate. Ofcom, the UK's online safety regulator, told firms to prepare with effective measures against illegal content for the tournament. The 2022 men’s World Cup match between France and England was identified as a significant point for player abuse, according to FIFA research cited by Ofcom.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 June 2026 at 0:12

Reported by The Guardian · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

What's a World Cup? What's the World Cup? What is a World Cup?

More briefs

WorldKatie Zacharia leaves White House press secretary job after just five days WorldJamaica's slavery reparations case gets a London court date in March 2027 WorldSingapore threatens to prosecute firms behind Indonesia's worst fires in years as smoke spreads WorldFlash floods destroy villages in central Nepal TechnologyMeta releases Muse Spark Open, a new ‘open-weight’ AI model WorldIMF chief says AI needs safeguards before it runs people over Browse all stories →