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Fake World Cup Gear Seized at Houston Airport | San Francisco News

Fake World Cup Gear Seized at Houston Airport | San Francisco News

Published 1 week, 5 days ago
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Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport turned into a counterfeit crackdown hotspot when customs agents seized nearly 20,000 fake FIFA World Cup 2026 items—including jerseys, shorts, shot glasses, soccer balls, and even dog jerseys—valued at nearly $9 million. Officials are on high alert to protect consumers from cheap fakes and disrupt global criminal networks trafficking knock-offs, mostly shipped from China to the U.S. and abroad. This is just one front in an ongoing battle to keep real brands and fans safe from scams.

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