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U.S. Justice Department Operation Offsides domain seizures

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The U.S. Justice Department seized and blocked more than 1,000 websites and 1,970 domains tied to unauthorized FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming, disrupting a large illegal-streaming infrastructure. The action was carried out through Operation Offsides with support from the IPR Center and HSI Washington across 54 countries. Officials said the sites also increased consumer risk by exposing viewers to malicious software, malware attacks, and unsecure connections that could compromise personal and financial data.

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  1. 21.07.2026 14:07 1 articles · 5h ago

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    Justice Department seizes more than 1,000 FIFA World Cup piracy websites

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    The U.S. Justice Department seized more than 1,000 websites and blocked 1,970 domains used to stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches without authorization as part of Operation Offsides, a joint law enforcement action led by the IPR Center and coordinated with HSI Washington.

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