Post by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Counterfeits are already in play at the #FIFAWorldCup2026, but ICE HSI Kansas City special agents were handing out red cards – confiscating fake merch and tracking down counterfeiters! Counterfeits undermine legitimate business, can be hazardous to consumers and often fund other illicit activities by transnational criminal organizations. The HSI-led National Intellectual Property Rights Center partners with all major U.S. sports leagues as part of Operation Team Player to: ⚽Track and intercept counterfeit goods ⚽Investigate those selling counterfeits in person and online ⚽Help consumers spot counterfeits and make informed choices