French Customs Seize 2,300 Counterfeit World Cup Jerseys in Parcel Sweep

Overview

• French customs agents at the Chelles postal handling site intercepted a mass flow of 1,100 parcels and seized 2,300 fake World Cup 2026 jerseys during checks carried out between May 4 and May 7.
• Customs said a large share of the seized shirts copied the French team’s new green model and that the items infringe the intellectual property rights of FIFA, kit makers and national teams.
• Authorities warned that small‑parcel online commerce from China is a frequent conduit for counterfeit sports goods and that networks increase shipments as major tournaments approach.
• The customs statements did not mention arrests or where the seized goods would have been sold, leaving downstream distribution and legal outcomes unreported so far.
• Last year French customs seized 2.83 million counterfeit items in express and postal freight with toys, games and sports goods making up roughly 65% of interceptions, which shows this seizure fits a larger, recurring enforcement pattern.