Mass-appeal events have become prime targets for global cybercrime. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the cybersecurity company ESET Venezuela organized a specialized online event to analyze the main digital threats facing fans.

 During the session, experts shared and explained that collective enthusiasm and the urgency to obtain tickets or exclusive promotions often cloud users’ judgment. This psychological factor is exploited by attackers to carry out large-scale financial scams and identity theft.

 Most common frauds in online football

The technical presentation detailed that the most common types of fraud operate through:

Cloning websites dedicated to selling tickets.

Deceptive offers of travel packages and accommodations.

Furthermore, ESET analysts examined for participants how cybercriminals use social media, instant messaging applications, and fake websites. Using advanced social engineering techniques, attackers impersonate official sponsors to trick victims into downloading malicious applications, compromising their mobile devices and exposing their banking information.

Key digital security tips for the World Cup season

To mitigate this vulnerability, the ESET Venezuela team shared practical recommendations for maintaining safe browsing during the global event:

• Verify the authenticity of all links received.
• Avoid entering credentials or financial data on unofficial platforms.
• Be wary of raffles or prizes of dubious origin.

In this way, the company reaffirmed the need to adopt a digital security approach to fully enjoy the biggest football event without putting technological, personal, or corporate assets at risk.

To learn more about cybersecurity, visit the ESET website:  https://www.eset.com/ve/. You can also follow them on social media: Instagram @esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

Information and image courtesy of ESET and Comstat Rowland Strategic Communications

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FIFA estimates earnings for the 2026 World Cup to exceed $10 billion, primarily from television rights sales and global ticket sales.

This year, the World Cup involves 48 national teams playing 104 matches in various venues. According to analysts, it’s more than just a sport; the event generates as much money as Wall Street.

The diversification of the soccer-related business includes the sale of sporting goods, collectible albums, themed accommodations, and tour packages to the match venues, in addition to ticket sales and broadcasting rights.

It is all part of the business, which will continue to thrive and generate more revenue thanks to new streaming platforms like TikTok and YouTube, as well as video games based on the sport, which are capable of exponentially increasing the audience, especially among younger demographics.

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With less than 150 days until the 2026 World Cup, figures are already being discussed regarding millions in revenue for the host cities, in addition to job creation and a boost to related sectors such as transportation, accommodation, tourism, and gastronomy.

FIFA released the schedule for this major sporting event in December. Mexico, the United States, and Canada will be the hosts, but the cities where the matches are played will benefit from the initial investment for the event, as well as the creation of jobs in the sectors involved.

In Mexico City alone, more than 100,000 jobs could be created. A similar number are expected in Guadalajara and Monterrey.

 According to Daniel Zaga, chief economist for Deloitte in Latin America, “the impact of the sporting event in Mexico will be $2.73 billion, representing 0.14% of the country’s GDP.”

In December, the Official Socioeconomic Report for the 2026 World Cup indicated total tournament spending of $13.9 billion, broken down as follows: $7.5 billion in tourism spending, $3.8 billion in FIFA expenses, $1.8 billion in operating costs at the venues, and $900 million in capital investments. Regarding job creation, it is estimated that there would be 824,000 jobs and $8.2 billion in social benefits.

Millions to distribute among participating teams

FIFA approved a financial contribution of $727 million for the teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, representing a 50 % increase compared to the Qatar 2022 edition. $655 million will be distributed as prize money among the 48 participating teams, with the champion receiving the largest share: Champion $50 million; Runner-up $33 million; Third place $29 million; Fourth place $27 million; 5th to 8th place $19 million; 9th to 16th place $15 million; 17th to 32nd place $11 million; and 33rd to 48th place $9 million.

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