FIFA World Cup: Fraud Attempts Surged More Than Threefold at Past World Cups, ACI Worldwide Finds (opens original article in a new tab)

ACI Worldwide reports a more than threefold increase in fraud attempts during past World Cups, with heightened risks for the 2026 tournament due to increased cross-border card activity and fake ticketing websites. Alternative payment methods showed lower fraud rates, while cybersecurity firms noted a surge in fraudulent domains and scams.

• Fraud attempts during past World Cups surged more than threefold according to ACI Worldwide
• Alternative payment methods showed significantly lower fraud rates compared to traditional cards
• Cybersecurity firms reported a rise in fake ticketing websites and fraudulent domains related to the 2026 World Cup
• Cross-border card activity increased ahead of major tournaments, indicating potential fraud risks