Why Saudi Arabia Being Awarded the 2034 World Cup Is So Controversial

Human-rights groups have criticized Saudi Arabia’s suitability to stage the finals since before the country launched a formal bid to host.

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Saudi Arabia awarded 2034 World Cup, drawing criticism from human rights groups

The 2034 World Cup was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced Wednesday following a virtual congress.
NBC News - 3h
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup

Kingdom’s unopposed bid for sporting event ratified by football’s governing body on Wednesday
Financial Times - 6h
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts

Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
BBC News - 6h
‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom. When ...
The Guardian - 7h
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – live

Saudi Arabia confirmed despite human rights concerns A history of World Cup sportswashing | And email Niall Gianni Infantino is seated alongside the general secretary, Mattias Grafström, ...
The Guardian - 5h
FIFA faces backlash as Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup

There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.
CBS News - 6h
FA set to back Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid

The FA is set to back Saudi Arabia's controversial bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
BBC News - 8h
DFB votes in favour of 2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup

Yahoo News - 5d