FBI reportedly investigating claims that the USA and English bids to host the 2018 soccer World Cup competition had their email accounts targeted by hackers. English officials are not suspected of any wrongdoing, but according to media reports the FBI asked specific questions related to the activities of the Russian team. Russia, who ultimately won the opportunity to host 2018 FIFA tournament, has been accused of corruption in the bidding process. Russia won the tournament by beating the USA to the title of the 2018 World Cup in Brazil.”]
Source: https://grahamcluley.com/fifa-world-cup-bid-computer-hacking-investigated-by-fbi/