An independent senator says that no more Australians' money should be spent on further World Cup bids until the corruption scandal is resolved.
Senator Nick Xenophon says the fact that football's governing body, FIFA, is currently under investigation for bribery allegations suggests that not a cent more should be spent until things are put right.
"The fact that corruption appears to be so pervasive in Fifa makes you wonder whether we should continue to invest millions of dollars in bids for events we'll never even be in the running to win," Senator Xenophon said.
"Until the investigation into Fifa has been completed, Australia must hold off spending any more taxpayers' money on any future World Cup bids."