June 15, 2026, With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis were on the job before some teams even arrived for their matches. Officers conducted Operation Winner’s Circle from June 1–5, seizing 18 shipments of counterfeit FIFA World Cup 2026™ jerseys, shirts, beanies, and other merchandise. In total, officers intercepted 1,578 items that, if genuine, would have had a combined Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $134,594. These actions protect American consumers and businesses from intellectual property rights violations.
The seized shipments included 530 FIFA World Cup 2026™ jerseys, 380 beanies, 349 Puma, Adidas, and Nike shirts associated with the tournament, and 319 other FIFA World Cup 2026™ related items. Most shipments originated from Hong Kong and were destined for locations both within and outside the United States.
Read more at the CBP Press Release.
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