Executive Summary Our threat intelligence team has uncovered a troubling surge in digital scams and phishing campaigns capitalizing on the FIFA World Cup 2026 and specifically targeting mobile users. It is a highly effective exploit, as the largest sporting event in history scales up to 48 teams and 104 matches, billions of fans are driven by a mix of unprecedented ticket scarcity, sky-high prices, and emotional urgency. Threat actors have taken note of these market conditions, prioritizing sophisticated social engineering attacks to siphon personal data, credit card credentials, and corporate access.