Fraudsters are exploiting growing excitement ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a wave of sophisticated online ticket scams, prompting global law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts to warn fans against fake ticketing websites posing as official FIFA platforms.
The warnings come as anticipation builds for the expanded 48-team tournament, which kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
With soaring ticket prices making access difficult for many supporters, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting fans searching for cheaper alternatives outside FIFA’s authorised sales channels.
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FBI Flags Fake FIFA Ticket Websites
The FBI recently warned football fans about at least 36 fraudulent websites using domains such as “fifa-ticket.live” and “fifaworldcup26.sale” to mimic FIFA’s official online platforms. The sites are designed to steal personal information and payment details or sell non-existent tickets and merchandise.
Singapore-based cybersecurity firm
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