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Prosecutors Drop Convictions in Major Soccer Bribery Case

12/11/2025

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U.S. prosecutors will drop the convictions of Hernan Lopez, a former Fox executive, and Full Play Group SA.
They informed the Supreme Court that dismissing the case serves the interests of justice.
The case stems from a broader bribery inquiry into soccer federations that began in 2015.
Fox Corp. has denied involvement in the scandal.
The United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.

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Story summary

U.S. prosecutors will drop the convictions of Hernan Lopez, a former Fox executive, and Full Play Group SA.
They informed the Supreme Court that dismissing the case serves the interests of justice.
The case stems from a broader bribery inquiry into soccer federations that began in 2015.
Fox Corp. has denied involvement in the scandal.
The United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Canada and Mexico.