Warnings of Human Trafficking Issued for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Authorities across Mexico, Canada, and the United States are warning of widespread fraudulent job offers tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that are being used to lure vulnerable people into forced labor, sexual exploitation, and advance-fee scams. The campaigns use social media, fake websites, messaging apps, and stolen recruiter identities; governments and organizations are issuing advisories and training frontline workers to detect and report suspicious recruitment activity.