# The Dark Side of the Pitch: Securing the 2026 World Cup

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Podcast: [CISO Insights: Voices in Cybersecurity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ciso-insights-voices-in-cybersecurity-7034686)
Published: 2026-06-11T04:41:01+00:00
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This episode explores the immense physical security challenges, AI-powered cybercriminal fraud schemes, and state-sponsored espionage operations threatening the attendees, infrastructure, and integrity of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

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