World Cup Driving Spike in Counterfeit Goods, Canadian, US Border Officials Say Canadian and U.S. border law enforcement officials anticipate a significant increase in counterfeit goods associated with the World Cup. This warning was issued during a panel event at the U.S. embassy in Ottawa. The surge is attributed to high fan demand, leading to a flood of counterfeit products in the marketplace.

• Canadian and U.S. border law enforcement officials expect a surge in counterfeit goods linked to the World Cup.
• The comments were made during a panel event at the U.S. embassy in Ottawa.
• Lawyer David Lipkus stated that high fan demand is causing counterfeits to flood the marketplace.