The SSPC warns of cyber fraud for the World Cup
The SSPC warns of cyber fraud for the World Cup
From the Editorial Staff
La Jornada Newspaper, Thursday, September 18, 2025, p. a12
The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) issued recommendations to prevent scams in the sale of tickets and tourist packages for the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, the United States, and Canada through fake websites and social media ads.
"Cybercriminals are using fake World Cup websites and fake social media platforms to resell supposedly legitimate tickets," he said.
"In addition, there are fake or cloned websites related to the 2026 World Cup selling tourist packages promoted by supposed travel agencies," he added in a statement.
To avoid falling prey to any type of fraud or scam, the SSCP recommended being wary of advance offers, verifying the authenticity of websites, using secure payment methods with credit cards or platforms that have fraud protection mechanisms, and only purchasing during the times specified by FIFA and through official agencies.
He emphasized that fans interested in purchasing tickets must register for the random draw FIFA will conduct to determine which fans will be eligible to purchase tickets. The official registration site is https://www.fifa.com/tickets .
Ticket sales will be phased, and prices will range from $60 (1,120 pesos) for the group stage to $6,730 (125,960 pesos) for the final.
The first registration period for the lottery for selected fans who will be eligible to purchase tickets will close at 9:00 a.m. Mexico City time on September 19. The second registration window will be from October 27 to 31, while the third and final opportunity will be in December.
Chivas draws with Tigres without goals
Match delayed by thunderstorm
From the Editorial Staff
La Jornada Newspaper, Thursday, September 18, 2025, p. a35
Guadalajara drew 0-0 against Tigres in a matchday 1 of the Liga MX 2025 Apertura tournament yesterday at the Akron Stadium. The game was delayed two hours due to a thunderstorm that caused flooding at the stadium, which is one of the venues in Mexico for the 2026 World Cup, along with the Azteca Stadium and the BBVA Stadium in Monterrey.
After heavy rain and cleanup efforts, the stadium passed the test and was in optimal condition for the match, which was postponed from July due to turf work in preparation for the World Cup being jointly organized by Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Chivas failed to capitalize on its winning momentum—after beating América in the national derby this weekend—to climb into the top 10 of the standings, following a losing start to the tournament in four matches.
In the 62nd minute, the Red and Whites had a chance to take the lead, but Argentine goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán saved a penalty from Efraín Álvarez, who shot at the center of the goal. The felines created several opportunities but failed to breach Raúl Rangel's goal.
The Guadalajara team is in 11th place in the standings with eight points, while the Monterrey team is in fifth place with 15 points.
At closing
From the track to the diamond
▲ Checo Pérez threw out the first pitch in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium. "It's very special for me to be with a team that has given so much to so many Mexicans, especially El Toro Valenzuela, who has been very unique on this team, although all the tricolors who have worn these colors have been a source of pride," said the Cadillac Formula 1 driver; he revealed that starting next week he will be working with the simulator at his new team. Photo AP
La Jornada Newspaper, Thursday, September 18, 2025, p. a35
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