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Racism Tarnishes the World Cup 2026; FIFA Faces New Wave of Criticism

Summary by El EDÉN MX
The 2026 World Cup has again come under the spotlight after three cases of racism and discrimination have been registered, calling into question the effectiveness of the inclusion campaigns promoted by FIFA. One of the most serious episodes involves Kylian Mbappé, who was the target of racist comments by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. The case sparked an investigation by the French Prosecutor’s Office for alleged aggravated public insult a…
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The 2026 World Cup has again come under the spotlight after three cases of racism and discrimination have been registered, calling into question the effectiveness of the inclusion campaigns promoted by FIFA. One of the most serious episodes involves Kylian Mbappé, who was the target of racist comments by Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla. The case sparked an investigation by the French Prosecutor’s Office for alleged aggravated public insult a…

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El EDÉN MX broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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