Breaking News: Russia and Qatar could lose rights to Host 2018 & 2022 World Cups respectively if found guilty of "dirty" bidding

According to FIFA Official, Domenico Scala, Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their World Cup hosting rights if proven that there was corruption in the bidding process. Russia is billed to host the 2018 World Cup which is about 3 years away and Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup. Domenico Scala is the FIFA audit and compliance committee chairman and heading the investigations panel.


Both countries have denied anything improper went down during the bidding process. Qatar officials have called the allegations of a corrupt bid "prejudice" and "racism."

Qatar's bid in particular has been questioned ever since FIFA announced its award to the country in 2010. More than 150 migrant workers who are building the stadiums for the tournament have died, while others claim they're subject to a form of modern-day slavery. Qatar's summer temperatures, which can reach highs of 120 degrees Fahrenheit, have also prompted officials to move the tournament to winter, which interferes with European league play.

Meanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin has cast the bribery concerns as American overreach and a conspiracy against Russia.