AFP looks into World Cup bid corruption

The Australian Federal Police is evaluating allegations of a corrupt payment from Football Federation Australia to FIFA.

(AAP) Source: AAP

Federal police are looking into corruption claims surrounding Australia's bid for the 2022 World Cup.

The AFP has confirmed it will evaluate allegations of a corrupt payment from the Football Federation Australia to FIFA.

It comes after the AFP was contacted by former football executive and whistleblower Bonita Mesiades and independent senator Nick Xenophon.