ActionAid warns World Cup can coincide with rise in domestic abuse reports

Domestic abuse awareness urged during Men’s World Cup, says ActionAid Ireland. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

The Fifa Men’s World Cup gets under way on Thursday, and a charity has warned that it brings with it a heightened risk of gender-based violence against women.

With millions set to tune in around the world, ActionAid Ireland cited research linking major football matches to increased incidents of domestic abuse, arguing that greater awareness and prevention efforts are needed during such events.