Key facts
- The U.S. government was involved in the initial breakdown of FIFA.
- The U.S. government subsequently assisted in the rebuilding of FIFA.
- Following reconstruction, FIFA grew in size and political influence.
The U.S. government's actions led to the initial fracturing of the international football governing body, FIFA. Subsequently, the same government was instrumental in its reconstruction, resulting in an organization that surpassed its previous scale and political leverage.