Isra Iqbal

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Children wait for the start of a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 between Argentina and Uruguay at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Nov. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

The 2026 World Cup is around the corner, but where is FIFA’s child safeguarding policy?

The commitments produce policy documents without enforcement mechanisms, are vague and are not tailored to the specific risks children face during a sports mega-event.

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