Bangladesh, June 6 -- As the world prepares for the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is reaching unprecedented levels. Millions of fans are making travel arrangements, purchasing tickets, buying team merchandise, and searching for ways to watch the tournament from around the globe. Yet alongside the anticipation and celebration, cybersecurity experts are warning of a rapidly expanding threat that could impact countless supporters before a single ball is kicked.

According to cybersecurity researchers and law enforcement agencies, a sophisticated wave of online fraud is already targeting football fans through fake websites, counterfeit ticket sales, malicious mobile applications, fraudulent betting platforms, and carefully c...