Argentina Players' Passport Data Leaked Before World Cup

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Argentina Players' Passport Data Leaked Before World Cup

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ThreatCluster •June 12, 2026 at 09:10 UTC

•Passport data of Argentina players leaked due to improper document handling.
•Incident occurred during a friendly match at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama.
•FIFA and organizers contacted for clarification on data security protocols.

A data breach occurred involving the passport information of players from the Argentina national football team, including Lionel Messi, ahead of a friendly match against Iceland. The leak happened when an official team sheet was circulated without proper redaction, exposing sensitive passport numbers of all Argentine players. The incident took place at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Alabama, raising concerns about data-handling protocols in the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Iceland players were not affected as their details were not included in the document. The breach has prompted inquiries to FIFA and the tournament organizers for clarification. Despite the off-field chaos, Argentina secured a 3-0 victory in the match, with Messi scoring twice. This incident adds to the growing list of administrative issues surrounding the tournament preparations.

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2026-06-10

Data breach reported

Passport information of Argentina players leaked due to an unredacted team sheet shared publicly.

2026-06-10

Argentina defeats Iceland

Argentina won the friendly match 3-0, with Messi scoring two goals, despite the data breach controversy.

2026-06-11

Follow-up reporting on data breach

Further details on the passport data leak were published, confirming the breach and its implications for FIFA World Cup preparations.

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CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information

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