THE U.S. Department of Justice has seized over 1,000 internet domains involved in illegal streaming of the World Cup 2026, as part of Operation Offsides. Collaborating with law enforcement in Latin America and Europe, numerous additional sites have been blocked, and arrests made, including four members of a Colombian group known as 'Los Ciberinfiltrados.'
This initiative aims to disrupt piracy and protect intellectual property rights, with a history of securing over 180 convictions and returning significant funds to victims. Fans are advised to stick to licensed broadcasters to avoid malware and scams.