HackFC // World Cup 2026 CTF

World Cup 2026  ·  Cyber Edition  ·  Presented by HackFC

THE
BEAUTIFUL
GAME

60 challenges. 2.5 hours. One winner.
The pitch is digital. The stakes are real.

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Forensics Reverse Engineering Web Exploitation RF / Sub-GHz NFC / RFID Lock Picking OSINT Miscellaneous Forensics Reverse Engineering Web Exploitation RF / Sub-GHz NFC / RFID Lock Picking OSINT Miscellaneous
60
Challenges
2.5
Hours on the Pitch
15
Participants
8
Categories

About the Event

Where the Pitch Meets the Packet

HackFC is a World Cup 2026 themed Capture the Flag competition for cybersecurity professionals. Challenges span the full offensive security spectrum — from binary exploitation and forensics to live RF hardware, physical lock picking, and everything in between.

No warmup. No mercy. The whistle blows and you're on.

02Hours
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30Minutes
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Rules of Play

  • 01 All challenges require a valid registration code to unlock — obtain yours at check-in.
  • 02 Flags follow the format hcr{...} unless stated otherwise in the challenge prompt.
  • 03 Attacking CTFd infrastructure, other participants' machines, or the shared Flipper Zero setup is prohibited.
  • 04 The Flipper Zero at the hardware station is shared — treat it with respect and return it after use.
  • 05 Lock picking credits require EKC team verification. Keep the shackle open and find a team member.
  • 06 Questions and feedback can be submitted via the dedicated challenge in the platform.

Match Schedule

How the Day Plays

T-30 min
Doors Open / Registration
Check in with the EKC team. Collect your registration code. This is your Gain Access flag.
Kick-Off
Competition Begins
All challenges unlock simultaneously. The Flipper Zero hardware station goes live. Clock starts now.
+90 min
Half Time Check-In
Optional debrief from organisers. Scoreboard freeze lifted. Hints may be released for stuck challenges.
+150 min
Final Whistle
All submissions close. Scoreboard locks. Podium announced. Post-match analysis begins.