VOICED : FIFA suspende proceso de candidaturas para Mundial-2026

FIFA has suspended the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup following the resignation of its president, Josep Blatter, amid a corruption scandal. The international football organization will discuss future tournament plans and elect Blatter's successor at an executive committee meeting in July. Meanwhile, the US has charged 14 FIFA officials and sports marketing executives with corruption, including five Latin Americans, for accepting $150 million in bribes over two decades. Countries interested in hosting the 2026 World Cup, such as Mexico, must wait to formalize their bids.

Why did FIFA suspend the administrative process for the 2026 World Cup bids?

• To focus on the 2022 World Cup

• Due to a lack of interested countries

• Due to financial constraints

• Because of a corruption scandal involving its president

What is the reason given by FIFA for the suspension of the 2026 World Cup bid process?

• Lack of funds

• A new bidding process

• Technical issues

• The current situation

When will the discussions about the 2026 World Cup bid process take place?

• In the next FIFA Congress

• In the upcoming executive committee meeting in July

• During the World Cup 2022

• At the end of the year

How many FIFA members and sports marketing executives were charged by the U.S. justice system?

• 10

• 14

• 20

• 5

What is the total amount of bribes allegedly received by the charged individuals over two decades?

• 150 million dollars

• 200 million dollars

• 100 million dollars

• 50 million dollars