World Cup Match-Fixing Probe Flags Betting Concerns

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World Cup Match-Fixing Probe Flags Betting Concerns

An investigation into potential World Cup match-fixing has opened after a Council of Europe report flagged betting concerns. The report cited Themba Zwane’s Mexico red card, over $4.5M wagered on Spain-Cape Verde ending in a draw, and a nearly four-minute VAR review wiping out Ferran Torres’ goal against Saudi Arabia. FIFA says it found no betting influence.

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