World Cup, Saudi Arabia and FIFA

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.
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 clash with the Salt Lake City winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has ‘medium’ human rights risk
According to a FIFA evaluation, Saudi Arabia's World Cup hosting bid in 2034 has "good potential" to spark reform
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.
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 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.
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.
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 ...
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World Cup in January? FIFA considers changing dates for the most important soccer tournament
World Cup in Saudi Arabia presents major scheduling challenges. Balancing Ramadan, extreme summer heat, and the global sporting calendar could force a significant change to the tournament dates.
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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 ...
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FIFA must halt Saudi Arabia World Cup host bid, says Amnesty
FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the Sport ...