2015 FIFA corruption case

The 2015 FIFA corruption case involved widespread allegations of bribery, fraud, and money laundering within the organization that governs international soccer. U.S. and Swiss authorities uncovered a lengthy conspiracy where officials accepted illegal payments in exchange for awarding lucrative hosting rights and marketing contracts. Several top FIFA officials were indicted and arrested, leading to ongoing investigations. The scandal exposed deep-seated corruption at FIFA’s highest levels, prompting reforms and calls for greater transparency in the sport’s administration worldwide.