FIFA set to earn $15bn from a World Cup marred by politics and poor refereeing

FIFA is set to earn a record $15 billion from the 2026 World Cup, but the tournament was plagued by political interference and poor officiating. Controversies included a red card overturned at the request of the US President and a chaotic final refereed by Slovenia's Slavko Vincić. The author argues that commercial success has come at the expense of sporting integrity.