Fake FIFA World Cup 2026 sites flood web with crypto travel scams

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is scheduled to begin 11 June across the US, Canada, and Mexico, and Malwarebytes reports a surge of scam sites using World Cup branding across four main categories: crypto, travel, merchandise, and predictions. One crypto site promoted its token as “the official community token celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026,” advertising a “Mega Airdrop,” a 7-billion-token total supply, and a participant counter pinned to 48.

The travel category includes claims of a “World Cup visa” for $270 per person, despite There is no such product; according to The US Department of State, there is no special tournament visa, and entry remains subject to standard visa provisions. The article notes impersonation of partners such as LEGO and Panini, with merchandise storefronts offering steep discounts on licensed sets and counterfeit jersey sites.

It also explains the risk of look-alike Panini sticker albums and other “official”-sounding pages that are not part of the legitimate ecosystems. Fans are urged to verify through official channels and be cautious of countdown timers and urgency tricks.