X’s Algorithms Amplified Over 5,500 Racist Posts Targeting England Players During 2026 World Cup
Hope Not Hate analysed more than 300,000 X posts during the 2026 World Cup and identified over 5,500 explicitly racist messages aimed at England footballers. The report says X’s engagement‑driven algorithms amplified the abuse, putting it front‑and‑centre in users’ feeds, and calls for regulators to intervene. The FA responded, urging platforms to create safer online environments for players.