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Why do reports of domestic abuse increase during World Cups?

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Charities are warning domestic abuse will rise during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Al Jazeera’s Ava Warriner examines what the evidence shows and why the root causes extend far beyond football.

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Why do reports of domestic abuse increase during World Cups?

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