Articles by tag: fifa-corruption

FIFA disqualified a referee from Brazil for a match-fixing — 2026 World Cup qualifier

Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio disqualified for 4 years for bribery and sending off a Paraguay player in 2026 World Cup qualifier. Details of the scandal, FIFA sanctions and consequences for the national teams.

Resignation of FIFA referee: bribe of 150,000 euros for manipulation

FIFA disqualified a 2026 World Cup referee for 2 years for bribery and betting manipulation. Details of the corruption scheme, bet amounts, and organization's reaction. Read more →