Saturday, 27 June, 2026
Red Card for Pirates: US Blows the Whistle on 400 Illegal World Cup Streams
By TechShots Studio
The US Justice Department, collaborating with FIFA, has seized nearly 400 internet domains illegally streaming World Cup matches for profit. Part of "Operation Offsides," the international crackdown targeted networks across nations like Peru and Bulgaria. Officials warned that these pirated sites violate copyright laws and expose viewers to cyber risks, including malware and financial data theft.