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US seizes over 1,000 websites in FIFA World Cup piracy crackdown

BleepingComputer·July 21, 2026·1 min read
US seizes over 1,000 websites in FIFA World Cup piracy crackdown

The U.S. Justice Department seized over 1,000 websites and blocked 1,970 domains used to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches without authorization, in a major anti-piracy crackdown. The operation targeted illegal streaming operations during the tournament. No further details on arrests or charges were provided in the announcement.

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