Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream

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Claim Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream
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Generated 2026-06-16 18:13

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A security researcher said a flaw in FIFA’s online platforms allowed her to access several internal systems, including one that could have allowed her to take control of the TV stream of every World Cup match.

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Original article published by TechCrunch on June 16, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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