Domestic abuse reports reached record levels in the UK during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to new police figures. A total of 384 domestic abuse incidents were recorded during the tournament. The cases accounted for 17% of the 2,322 incidents reported over the competition.

As per Sky Sports, police said 93% of the domestic abuse reports occurred around England's matches. The highest number was seen following England's defeats, making the tournament one of the worst on record. Only Euro 2020, played in 2021, recorded more incidents.

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NEW: Domestic abuse in the UK hit a record high during the World Cup

384 incidents were reported, the majority after England’s loss to Argentina

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Football Policing National Lead Chief Constable Mark Roberts said alcohol was the biggest contributing factor. He said most of the incidents were linked to alcohol consumption. Police also saw a rise in violence around pubs and licensed venues during the tournament.

England finished third in the FIFA World Cup 2026, recording their best ever finish in the tournament since their win back in 1966. The Three Lions defeated the likes of Mexico and Norway before losing out to Argentina in the semi-final.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts criticised the decision to extend pub licensing hours just 48 hours before England's match against Mexico. He said the late change left police with little time to prepare or deploy additional officers. Roberts argued the existing licensing system would have allowed better planning while supporting businesses.

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Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay. 

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans. 

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So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

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• Alabama
• Texas

Background Info

• Listed at 5-9/183 lbs.
• 4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
• Brother plays at Oklahoma
• All-Area Defense honors in high school
• Third-team All-SEC in 2025

Notable career stats heading into 2026

• 54 Tackles
• 2 Tackles for a loss
• 3 Interceptions
• 8 Pass breakups

Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026

• 80.4 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
• 75.9 Career PFF Coverage Grade
• 73.6 QBR Allowed

Strengths

• Twitchy movements in coverage and decision-making
• Tracks the ball well
• Good awareness to remain helpful in the run game
• Plays bigger than he is
• Good closing speed

Player Summary

Bowen strikes me as someone who could find some success as a nickel in the NFL. He doesn’t have the size, but he can be physical, tracks the ball well, and really provides decent run support. He reminds me a bit of Jacob Parrish in his style, and we have seen Parrish do well through one year. Bowen will have a chance to cement himself more with a talented Oklahoma defense helping him, but his ceiling is lower than most in this cornrback class it seems. 

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Eli Bowen, CB, Oklahoma

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