The 2026 FIFA World Cup brings the world together — creating a powerful opportunity to promote digital safety for kids and teens. Whether cheering from the stadium, traveling to the matches or following the excitement online, it's important to safeguard personal information and connect wisely online.
With fans rallying around one global sport, Know2Protect is empowering families, communities and young people to prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA), report suspected online enticement and victimization and access support resources for victims and survivors of online CSEA.
Team Up with Mak Whitham, Professional Women’s Soccer Player, for Online Safety
Protecting kids online takes teamwork. Join Mak Whitman, National Women’s Soccer League athlete and Know2Protect teen influencer, in raising awareness about online safety for kids and teens.
Check out Mak’s Top 10 Tips for Teens and help your circle — friends, family, teammates and community — strengthen their online safety skills and digital awareness.
After watching Mak's advice, check out our Top 10 Tips2Protect for Teens resource and put safety strategies into action. Share these tips with those around you to help everyone stay secure online.
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Top 10 Tips2Protect for Teens
From social media to online gaming, these tips help kids and teens identify online threats, make informed decisions and protect themselves from online predators.
Ready to take the next step? Take the Pledge2Protect.
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Join the Pledge2Protect® Global Movement
Mak's taken the Pledge2Protect and now it's your turn! Help foster safer online spaces for kids and teens. Together, we can spread awareness, encourage open dialogue and prevent online exploitation before it starts.
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2026 FIFA World Cup Social Media Toolkit
Know2Protect Partners, Campaign Champions and supporters can use this social media toolkit to connect online safety efforts with FIFA World Cup celebrations.
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Browse resources designed to help families, trusted adults and young people navigate digital spaces confidently and securely.
Resources Available in English and Spanish:
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Family Online Safety Agreement
Collaborate as a family to set healthy digital boundaries and promote positive online habits.
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Connect2Protect: Parental Controls for Safer Digital Spaces
Access useful links for configuring parental controls on popular apps, games, devices and social media platforms.
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Top10Tips for Parents and Trusted Adults
Learn Know2Protect's Top 10 Tips2Protect kids and help them stay safe online.
Resources Available in English, Spanish and French:
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Online Addiction is a Thing
Understand how excessive online activity can impact kids’ and teens’ mental health, sleep and relationships, and learn how to set healthy boundaries.
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Gaming Safety
Discuss online gaming safety with kids and teens so they can recognize risks, make wise choices and enjoy safer gaming experiences.
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Have the Talk
Start honest conversations about what healthy digital habits look like. Set expectations together so kids feel safe, respected and empowered online.
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How2Report
Learn how to stop contact, save evidence and report suspected abuse quickly and safely — and remember, it’s never the victim’s fault.
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K2P Kids & Teens page
Explore the K2P Kids and Teens Portal for age-appropriate resources and information about online exploitation and abuse prevention.