Bid campaign for the World Cup in 2026 was postponed due to a corruption scandal in FIFA – Soviet Sport

FIFA will consider applications for the World Cup 2026 later than
 previously planned. The reason – the corruption scandal in the organization.

As reported by the BBC, the owner of the World Cup 2026
 I had to decide in May 2017 in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). However,
 planned earlier period it will not happen. It svyazzano with corruption
 FIFA scandal. Now pass the investigation over whether there is fair
 We received the right to host the World Cup Russia and Qatar.

The favorite for the World Cup 2026 is considered
 USA. It is also reported interest from Colombia, Mexico, and Canada.

Earlier, the BBC reported that the election of a new President of FIFA
 will be held on December 16.

Recall
 a week ago, Joseph S. Blatter announced his resignation as president of FIFA. New
 elections will be held between December this year in March 2016.

Note that
 79-year-old Blatter on May 29, was elected FIFA president on his fifth term.
 Elections preceded scandal: several officials and former
 FIFA employees were arrested in Zurich on charges of corruption.

Blatter
 He headed FIFA for 17 years. He was elected president of FIFA in 1998
 year, and since then he has consistently won the presidential election.

Show new messages automatically streaming media