Saudi Arabia, FIFA and World Cup

FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor
FIFA has been urged not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia on course to host World Cup after human rights record approved by Fifa
Fifa slipped out its official approval of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record late on Friday night to pave the way for the kingdom to be awarded the 2034 World Cup finals next month.
Saudi Arabia Gives First Look at Planned 2034 World Cup Soccer Stadium
Located in northern Riyadh, the 92,000-seat stadium will be the largest in the country and is scheduled for completion in 2029.
Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Fifa approves human rights record
Saudi Arabia is poised to be confirmed as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup after FIFA approved its human rights record. The country was classified as ‘medium risk’ for human rights in FIFA’s evaluation report, despite warnings that migrant workers could face significant risks, including fatalities, during preparations for the tournament.
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
Two US Senators Call on FIFA Not to Choose Saudi Arabia as World Cup Host
Two U.S. senators have called on the global soccer body FIFA to reconsider Saudi Arabia's unchallenged bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid chief highlights human rights progress
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, stated that the country has made significant progress in human rights while aiming to attract "more fans than ever" to the 48-team showpiece event.
Saudi Arabia in discussions about place at 2025 men’s Gold Cup in the United States and Canada
Qatar, South Korea and Brazil are among the teams from outside North America to compete in the CONCACAF tournament.
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HRW slams Saudi labour abuses ahead of 2034 World Cup vote
Human Rights Watch criticised the treatment of migrant workers on construction projects in Saudi Arabia Wednesday ahead of ...
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter ...
Olympics-World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia unlikely to clash with Winter Games, says IOC
The 2034 soccer World Cup, which is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia and possibly in the cooler months, is unlikely to ...
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Saudi Arabia set to host winter World Cup in 2034
Saudi Arabia is set to stage a winter World Cup in 2034 after a FIFA evaluation report for the sole bidder for the tournament highlighted the likelihood of the competition being played ...
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Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid ‘medium risk’ for human rights: Fifa
PARIS - Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered “medium risk” for human rights by Fifa in its evaluation report, which said implementing reforms could take ...
Will the 2034 World Cup compete with Utah’s next Olympics?
International Olympic Committee officials expressed little concern Tuesday about the potential impact on the 2034 Games, ...
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2034 World Cup has potential to act as catalyst for reforms – FIFA
FIFA has disclosed that staging the 2034 World Cup tournament in Saudi Arabia represents a ‘medium’ human rights risk, ...