FIFA holds Atlanta event on tackling hate speech in football (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA organized an Atlanta event to tackle hate speech in football, highlighting its Social Media Protection Service which has removed over 300,000 harmful posts during World Cup 2026.

• FIFA held an event in Atlanta to address hate speech in football.
• The Social Media Protection Service has reviewed 250 million posts and removed 388,000 harmful posts during World Cup 2026.
• Eleven individuals were reported to law enforcement for abuse during FIFA competitions in 2025.