Abstract
The beauty of the game of football, while being played on the pitch, is unquestioned; however, the widespread corruption and rampant bribery within the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA) has tarnished the on the field beauty of the game. Nothing within the organization has become more synonymous with the corruption and bribery than the World Cup bid process.In effort to reestablish the public confidence, trust, and ultimately restore the beauty of the game, FIFA must aggressively punish individuals, nations, and confederations guilty of accepting or offering kickbacks, bribes, or vote trades. To assure that such a fundamental shift will occur, FIFA must work with other sports governing bodies to establish an agency similar to the World Anti-Doping Agency to eliminate such illegal conduct. Additionally, FIFA must fundamentally transform the World Cup voting procedures to ensure fairness and transparency. FIFA must act with honor, integrity, and transparency to regain credibility and public trust. This article outlines the current rules and regulations that govern the selection of the host nation for World Cup, addresses the controversy centered on the selection process for 2018 and 2022 World Cup, and recommends a three-part solution detailing the necessary steps both FIFA and FIFA’s members must take to ensure the integrity and honor of the world’s game.
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