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Russia and Qatar could be stripped of World Cups, warns FIFA official

FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee head warns Russia and Qatar their World Cups may be "invalidated" if claims of corruption are proven.

Russia and Qatar could be stripped of the right to host the World Cup in 2018 and 2022 respectively if allegations of corruption in their bids are proved, according to FIFA's Audit and Compliance Committee chairman.

Both bids are currently under investigation from Swiss authorities, with the FBI also reportedly paying close attention as world football's governing body continues to be wracked by controversy.

Compliance chief Domenico Scala has warned that the tournaments could well be relocated should those investigations uncover any wrongdoings.