LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As millions of visitors are expected in the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many travelers may underestimate the consumer, travel, and immigration-related legal risks associated with the global event.

Legal experts from Nolo, FindLaw, and Abogado.com are encouraging travelers to know their rights before booking flights, purchasing tickets, or entering the United States. 

With World Cup-related online ticket demand surging, scams are expected to aggressively target fans through fake listings, fraudulent travel packages, spoofed websites, and resale on social media. 

“The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has already warned that scammers are exploiting the excitement around the World Cup to sell fake tickets, duplicate seats, or drive fans to cloned websites through paid ads and social media,” said Joseph Fawbush, attorney and legal expert at FindLaw.

Legal experts are also warning travelers to prepare for potential complications involving:

• Airline cancellations and lengthy delays
• Airport screening and border entry complications

• Visa application issues
• ICE raids during the 2026 World Cup

• Unauthorized resale platforms and payment scams
• Ticket refunds and exchanges

In addition to being aware of their rights, travelers should realize that holding a World Cup ticket does not guarantee entry into the United States; full compliance with all border entry and visa regulations is still required.

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