On 3rd June 2015, various news outlets reported that, in 2013, Mr Blazer admitted to accepting bribes for the French and South African World Cups in testimony given at a sealed sentencing proceeding in New York federal court.
On 3rd June 2015, various news outlets reported that, in 2013, Mr. Blazer admitted to conspiring with other FIFA Executive Committee members to accept bribes in conjunction with the selection of French and South Africa as World Cup hosts. Mr. Blazer's admissions came during testimony given at a sealed sentencing proceeding in New York federal court.