A Spanish-language version of a warning of possible human trafficking related to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup was issued Thursday by the Treasury Department’s financial crimes enforcement unit.
In May, the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an English-language warning to banks and others of possible human trafficking during the 2026 World Cup hosted by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in various cities, which began Thursday.
The tournament runs through July 19.
In its notice, among other things, FinCEN said that financial institutions are key partners in combating human trafficking, noted that sex trafficking during major events are typical, and that labor trafficking (exploitative employment of victims to meet the increased demand for labor and services during these events) is also prevalent.
FinCEN said cities and metro areas in the U.S. hosting the event include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.
“The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to draw millions of foreign and domestic visitors, and individuals visiting or residing near host cities may be vulnerable to sex or labor trafficking by perpetrators seeking to exploit the surge in economic activity,” FinCEN said. “Financial institutions should exercise vigilance to detect and report suspicious activity connected to potential human trafficking.
Aviso de FinCEN sobre la amenaza de la trata de personas durante la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026
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