FIFA corruption: 2026 World Bidding Process postponed

FIFA has announced today to have placed on hold the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup in light of the ongoing investigations. (Source)

Expert: Manuel Balán, Department of Political Science, McGill University (English, Spanish)

Expertise: Latin American politics, corruption and development, social tensions in Brazil ahead of the World Cup, international large corporation corruption

Email: manuel [dot] balan [at] mcgill [dot] ca

Expert: Bruno Delorme teaches marketing at McGill University (English, French)

Expertise: Sports marketing

Email: bruno [dot] delorme [at] videotron [dot] ca