US Democrat warns FIFA may face Congress inquiry over 'smash-and-grab scam'
A senior Democratic lawmaker has warned that FIFA could be subject to a US congressional investigation over alleged corruption in World Cup bidding processes, which the lawmaker characterized as a "smash-and-grab scam." The warning signals potential increased legal scrutiny from the US government over FIFA's governance and the awarding of tournament hosting rights. This matters as it could have implications for future World Cup decisions and FIFA's relationship with American authorities.