FIFA delays 2026 World Cup bidding process

FIFA has announced the date for the election of Sepp Blatter’s successor as president will be decided next month – with December 16 a likely option – and postponed the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup.

The corruption crisis that has engulfed the world governing body continues to make waves with FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke defending his involvement in a $10m payment from South Africa to Jack Warner via FIFA’s executive office.