Scandals erupt after the World Cup, 7 matches allegedly fixed / How Spain was “robbed” and Trump’s unprecedented intervention

The 2026 World Cup has been surrounded by controversy following the publication of information allegedly originating from the “Copenhagen Group,” an organization that monitors integrity in sports. According to reports circulating in international media, the document raises suspicions about several matches and incidents considered unusual during the tournament.

The report, which has not yet been fully released, mentions seven alerts described as “red flags” that, according to its authors, may require further investigation.

One of the cases involves United States striker Folarin Balogun. According to the report’s claims, a decision regarding a disciplinary action against him was changed following political interventions. However, so far, no public evidence has been presented to confirm these allegations.

Another episode concerns the match between Spain and Cape Verde, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Reports mention a high volume of bets placed on the “Polymarket” platform, where millions of dollars were reportedly wagered on the scenario that Spain would not win. This activity has been highlighted as an element that drew the attention of sports integrity monitors.

The report also mentions the Spain–Saudi Arabia match, where the disallowed goal by Ferran Torres after a VAR review lasting around three and a half minutes was considered an incident that warrants further verification.

Another incident mentioned in the document concerns the match between South Africa and Mexico, where Temba Zwane’s red card is reportedly among the cases that have raised questions for investigators.

On the other hand, FIFA has rejected any claims of manipulation. In an official statement, the organization said that the Integrity Task Force monitored all 104 matches of the tournament in real time and found no suspicious activity in betting markets or any indicators suggesting match-fixing.

Despite the controversy, there is currently no public evidence confirming that any World Cup match was manipulated. The full release of the mentioned report is expected to shed more light on these claims and clarify whether official investigations will be launched by the relevant institutions.

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