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UK Sees Record Domestic Abuse Reports During World Cup
world · Sky SportsThe 2026 World Cup in the UK led to a record number of domestic abuse reports, with 2,322 incidents reported to police. The majority of these incidents occurred around England matches, and alcohol was a major contributing factor. Authorities are concerned about the rise in domestic abuse and plan to address it in future tournaments.
At a glance
- 2,322 domestic abuse incidents were reported during the 2026 World Cup in the UK.
- Ninety-three percent of these incidents occurred around England matches.
- Alcohol was a major contributing factor in the rise of domestic abuse incidents.