FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup

Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

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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 - 9h
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 - 10h
FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer
ABC News - 2h
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 - 9h
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 - 10h
Saudi Arabia's network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host
ABC News - Dec. 2