11/06/2026
At the Ann Craft Trust, we recognise the extraordinary power of sport to bring people together.
For many, the 2026 World Cup will do just that. But we must also acknowledge that for some, major tournaments like this can bring fear rather than excitement.
The sad fact is that, due to heightened emotions, social pressures, and alcohol consumption, major sporting events can make some instances of abusive behaviour worse. And unfortunately, research shows that there is a consistent rise in domestic abuse incidents when the England men’s team plays.
Joanne Pell examines the evidence, and explores how we can look out for each other throughout the tournament: https://www.anncrafttrust.org/sport-should-unite-us-so-we-have-a-responsibility-to-look-out-for-each-other/
For many, the 2026 World Cup will do just that. But we must also acknowledge that for some, major tournaments like this can bring fear rather than excitement. The sad fact is that, due to heightened emotions, social pressures, and alcohol consumption, major sporting events can make some instances of...
