Warnings That World Cup Cup Will Mean ‘Spike’ in Violence Against Women - 11/06/2026

As excitement builds ahead of the World Cup, one charity is warning of a troubling trend that can emerge during major sporting events.ActionAid Ireland says international tournaments have been linked to spikes in domestic violence, with research from previous competitions showing incidents can increase significantly, particularly following matches involving national teams.The organisation says while sport brings communities together and creates a sense of excitement and shared experience, it can also be accompanied by increased alcohol consumption and heightened emotions, which may contribute to a rise in gender-based violence.ActionAid Ireland is now calling for greater awareness and support for those who may be at risk during the tournament, and Karol Balfe joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.