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2026 World Cup: How Digital Security Became a Priority in Major Events

Irish Tech News

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June 26, 2026

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Guest post by VimalRaj Sampathkumar, Technical Head – UK Ireland, ManageEngine The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence and the rapid growth of digital infrastructure are raising concerns about cyberattacks targeting businesses, event organisers, and fans. The 2026 World Cup is already expected to attract millions of tourists, generate billions of dollars in revenue, and []

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Awful Announcing

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· Jul 7, 2026

Netflix, Disney, YouTube ‘all interested’ in 2030, 2034 World Cup rights, per report

Several of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies will be knocking on FIFA’s door in pursuit of U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030 and 2034 World Cups. According to a report by Alex Sherman of CNBC, Netflix, Disney, and YouTube “are all interested in challenging Fox for the U.S. broadcast rights to the 2030

Investing.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: ⚽️ 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, [...]

JUST IN: 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, with over 3.6 million spectators.@BRICSNews

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Brands get creative to circumvent FIFA’s strict sponsorship rules during the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s largest sporting events, generating billions in marketing revenue. But with that visibility comes strict rules governing branding and sponsorship. At the 2026 iteration of the tournament, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, brands that are not sponsors of the tournament are finding creative []

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every knockout game live in the UK

The last-32 matches are all free-to-air on the BBC and ITV

The Slovenia Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

WebComm and ASUS Partner to Launch Thailand's First "Zero Trust PC" for Enterprise Security

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 24 June 2026 - As organizations across Southeast Asia accelerate digital transformation and AI adoption, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority. At the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Launch Event held in Bangkok on June 23-24, ASUS Thailand and WebComm ...

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Related coverage for "2026 World Cup: How Digital Security Became a Priority in Major Events": Awful Announcing — Netflix, Disney, YouTube ‘all interested’ in 2030, 2034 World Cup rights, per report. Investing.com — Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: ⚽️ 2026 FIFA World Cup officially becomes the most-attended tournament ever, [...]. Washington Examiner — Brands get creative to circumvent FIFA’s strict sponsorship rules during the World Cup. The Independent — World Cup 2026 TV schedule: How to watch every knockout game live in the UK. The Slovenia Times — WebComm and ASUS Partner to Launch Thailand's First "Zero Trust PC" for Enterprise Security