U.S. Justice Department Seizes 400 Sites Streaming World Cup Matches Illegally

The U.S. Department of Justice said it seized 400 websites that were carrying live, pirated streams of 2026 World Cup matches. The action was taken because the sites violated U.S. copyright law.

The operation was carried out with international cooperation from law enforcement agencies in Peru, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia. Investigators also used information provided by FIFA and other media companies.

The announcement did not say who operated the sites or whether any arrests were made. The seized domains were part of a broader effort to disrupt illegal sports streaming during the tournament.