The World Cup Is Here. So Are the Traffickers.

As millions of fans descend on North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, another group is already getting ready: human traffickers.In this episode, investigative journalist Hollie McKay examines the hidden risks lurking behind the world's biggest sporting event. With an estimated 6.5 million visitors expected across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, experts warn that the tournament could create unprecedented opportunities for trafficking networks, child exploitation, and other forms of abuse.Why do major sporting events attract criminal activity? Are host cities truly prepared? And where does responsibility lie—with local law enforcement, governments, or FIFA itself?Support the showVisit holliesmckay.substack.com