JAKARTA - Qatar's 2022 World Cup has entered the semifinals. There have been dozens of matches watched by world football lovers, either directly in Qatar or through the small screen.

Fans can watch via live broadcast or via streaming. Of course, only sites that already have an official license from FIFA.

However, there is also a website that illegally broadcasts Qatar's 2022 World Cup matches.

In the United States, 55 websites have been blocked for unlawfully streaming Qatar's 2022 World Cup live broadcast, the United States (US) Department of Justice said, as quoted by Antara via AFP.

The websites closed access after FIFA representatives identified the distribution of content that violated copyright without permission from the world football body.

"While many may believe that such websites are not a serious threat, violating rights holders of any intellectual property poses a greater threat to our economic sustainability," said special agent James Harris of the US Department of Homeland Security.

"The impact can be felt in various industries, and can be a channel for other forms of criminal activity," he continued.

The Justice Department did not identify blocked websites but said site visitors would be directed to other sites for additional information.


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