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When Money Lost On The Scoreboard

FIFA stepped back, but the attempt to put the World Cup on the market left a question that is still in play

Published on August 1, 2026


When Money Lost On The Scoreboard
Agência Brasil

There is a curious scene in football. When the referee blows the final whistle, almost everyone looks at the scoreboard. Very few pay attention to the people quietly walking off the pitch with their heads down. That is exactly what happened this time. While the world debated billions of dollars and voting numbers, the clearest sign that something was wrong appeared silently at the exit.

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