US DOJ Seizes Nearly 400 Domains Streaming Pirated 2026 World Cup Matches

What Changed

The U.S. Department of Justice, through Homeland Security Investigations' 'Operation Offsides,' seized close to 400 domains that were illegally streaming live 2026 FIFA World Cup matches — roughly five times the number taken down during the 2022 tournament.

Who It Affects

Viewers who relied on those seized domains lost access to World Cup streams immediately, and anyone using similar unauthorized sports streaming links faces the same malware and data-theft risks investigators warned about.

What To Do

Watch World Cup matches only through official broadcasters or a fully licensed IPTV provider, rather than unverified streaming links that can disappear without notice.