Fifa suspend 2026 world cup bidding process

In light of allegations against the winning bids for
the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, FIFA has
suspended the bidding process for 2026.
FIFA has suspended the bidding process for the
2026 World Cup amid corruption allegations
surrounding the awarding of the 2018 and 2022
tournaments to Russia and Qatar.
The selection of the host for the competition was
scheduled to be made at the FIFA Congress in
Kuala Lumpur in May 2017.
But secretary general Jerome Valcke - speaking at
a press conference in Russia - confirmed that the
bidding process had been halted in light of the
accusations against the 2018 and 2022 bids.
FIFA later released a statement, which read: "It wa
decided to place the administrative process on
hold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup bidding due to
the current situation.
"Further decisions regarding the 2026 FIFA World
Cup bidding process will discussed by the FIFA
Executive Committee at a later date."
Both Russia and Qatar's bids are currently under
investigation from Swiss authorities for alleged
financial irregularities as world football's governin
body continues to be marred by controversy.
Nine past and present FIFA officials were indicted
on charges of racketeering conspiracy and
corruption late last month, with president Sepp
Blatter resigning six days later after 17 years in th
job.