TLDR Illegal streaming sites broadcasting the 2026 FIFA World Cup keep reappearing in Vietnam despite enforcement crackdowns Many piracy sites are clones of the banned XoilacTV platform, using new domain names Sites are heavily funded by ads from illegal offshore gambling operators Operators are evading detection using audio tricks, animated overlays, and encrypted social media channels Vietnam has blocked 1,073 infringing websites and opened 44 criminal cases for IP violations so far
Vietnam is fighting a growing battle against illegal websites streaming 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with many of those sites also used to promote illegal gambling.
Despite enforcement agencies shutting down major piracy networks, new copycat sites keep appearing under different domain names.
The Scale of the Problem
During a World Cup match between Scotland and Haiti on Sunday, multiple unauthorized streams were live at the same time as the legal broadcast on state broadcaster VTV.
The illegal sites used domain prefixes like ukiss, yess, fitma, and fundition, while also carrying the name XoilacTV — a platform long linked to illegal sports streaming in Vietnam.
These sites copy the look of the original XoilacTV platform, making it easy for users to find live streams quickly.
Even after the original XoilacTV network was taken down, hundreds or thousands of clone sites are reported to be ready to replace any domain that gets blocked.
Operators have also moved onto Facebook pages, TikTok accounts, and Telegram channels to spread unauthorized streams.
How the Sites Make Money
Illegal betting ads are the main source of revenue for these piracy platforms.
Banners for offshore gambling services appear alongside match broadcasts, directing viewers toward illegal betting operators.
Industry observers say the large online audiences created by global tournaments like the World Cup make these events especially attractive for illegal gambling promotion.