Scammers have started targeting fans as the World Cup draws near. Experts advise caution when considering business partnerships.
With the World Cup one month away, scammers are already focusing on supporters according to available reports. Warnings highlight risks in various dealings related to the event.
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With 100 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, ticket demand has exceeded supply more than 30 times, leading to nearly 2 million sales. However, surprise sales windows reveal availability for some matches, while prices continue to rise on secondary markets. Fans express concerns over costs and geopolitical tensions affecting travel.
As excitement builds for the 2026 World Cup, experts are warning of a surge in online fraud. Following earlier reports of scammers targeting fans, Alejandro Botter of Check Point Software Technologies highlighted an increase in fake websites using FIFA imagery.
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With 100 days remaining until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, host cities across North America are ramping up preparations amid growing excitement. Celebrations included lighting the Empire State Building in the colors of the United States, Canada, and Mexico flags. However, geopolitical tensions and logistical challenges cast uncertainty over the tournament.
Estimates suggest 80,000 to 120,000 Colombians will travel to the 2026 FIFA World Cup venues in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, according to Littio projections. The Colombia vs. Portugal match in Miami is the most sought-after, with over 500 million global ticket requests. Travel reservations have risen 55% from the previous year.
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As resale ticket prices for Colombia's 2026 FIFA World Cup matches have surged—as previously reported—fintech firm Littio warns that hidden fees and poor financial planning could inflate total costs to $1 million per person for the 80,000–120,000 Colombians expected to travel to the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, plus 1.2 million migrants in the U.S.