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Belgium may seek compensation over failed World Cup bid

Belgium's football federation is weighing up a compensation claim for the money spent on its losing 2018 World Cup bid.

The Royal Belgian Football Federation (KBVB) may seek compensation over its unsuccessful 2018 World Cup bid amid the corruption scandal engulfing FIFA.

Belgium launched a joint bid with the Netherlands for the rights to host the 2018 World Cup but finished third among four candidates as Russia topped the voting five years ago.

The FBI is investigating allegations of widespread corruption, including during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, after nine past and present FIFA officials were among 14 individuals indicted on charges of racketeering conspiracy and corruption following a request by United States authorities last month.