FIFA Employee Arrested in Miami for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with Minor

Jack Coles, a British FIFA staffer, faces federal charges after allegedly engaging with a 14-year-old boy during work trips to the U.S.

Jack Coles, a 39-year-old FIFA employee from the UK, was arrested in Miami by federal agents on suspicion of sexual misconduct with a minor.
Coles, who works as a project leader for FIFA Sound, allegedly met the 14-year-old boy via a dating app during a business trip in October 2024.
The boy initially claimed to be 16, but federal investigators later became involved, leading to Coles' arrest during a planned second meeting in February 2025.
Coles has been charged with enticement of a minor and traveling with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, according to federal complaints.
FIFA has suspended Coles and stated that the allegations are personal and unrelated to his professional duties with the organization.