United States of America: Justice Department investigation into internet domains over alleged unauthorised streaming of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches (Operation Offsides)
Progress
Current status
in force
20 Jul 2026 in force
26 Jun 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Copyright protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
streaming service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Justice Department seized more than 1'000 internet domains over alleged unauthorised streaming of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
On 20 July 2026, the Justice Department announced the seizure of more than 1'000 internet domains used to stream matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 without authorisation. The seizures took place across 3 separate actions during the tournament and in…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Justice Department seized nearly 400 internet domains over alleged unauthorised streaming of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
On 26 June 2026, the Justice Department announced the seizure of nearly 400 internet domains used to stream matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 without authorisation. The seized domains offered users copyright-protected content in the form of real-ti…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government