Human rights concerns overshadow the 2034 World Cup decision. Norway will abstain from the vote awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia, citing inadequate measures to protect worker rights and concerns about a repeat of the Qatar situation.

Saudi Arabia has officially been announced as the host for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The news comes after the 2030 World Cup was announced to be held between three nations, mostly in Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three additional South American countries.

The win will kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi labor laws and treatment of workers mostly from South Asia needed to help build and upgrade 15 stadiums.