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U.S. DOJ seizes over 400 websites streaming World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

U.S. DOJ seizes over 400 websites streaming World Cup matches
Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice seized more than 400 websites that illegally streamed 2026 World Cup matches on June 29. This operation was part of a crackdown that included collaboration with FIFA and NBC Universal, aimed at protecting intellectual property rights. The websites targeted included those operating from countries such as Peru, Bulgaria, and Colombia. Visitors to these domains now see a message stating that the sites have been seized by law enforcement under Operation Offsides. Just a week prior, a related effort had shut down 44 domains linked to a sports piracy ring that generated significant illegal views.

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  • •DOJ seized over 400 websites for illegal World Cup streams.
  • •Operation involved collaboration with FIFA and NBC Universal.
  • •Seized domains originated from multiple countries including Peru and Bulgaria.
  • •Visitors to these sites see a law enforcement seizure message.
  • •Earlier crackdown shut down 44 domains linked to major sports piracy.
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  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: U.S. Department of Justice seizes hundreds of websites running illegal streams of matches
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The U.S. DOJ has reportedly seized more than 400 web domains used to illegally stream 2026 World Cup matches.

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