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.
Nations urged to speak out against Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup: ‘A deafening silence’
Nations urged to speak out against Saudi Arabia hosting 2034 World Cup: ‘A deafening silence’ - Fifa’s process for choosing World Cup hosts has been widely criticised but few alternatives have appeare
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
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
Ahead of giving Saudi Arabia the men’s 2034 World Cup to host, FIFA approved the quality of its bid in a 110-page evaluation Saturday that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
FIFA Fails on Saudi Labor Abuses
The Saudi bid submitted to FIFA outlined the country’s intention to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four others. It anticipates the need for more than 185,000 new hotel rooms, as well as significantly expanding airport, road, rail, and bus networks.
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.
Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks
GENEVA -- Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights.
Saudi Arabia, the greatest ever place for a World Cup. FIFA’s bid report says so
FIFA World Cup bid evaluation report has, remarkably, awarded Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup the joint highest bidding score ever. Human rights groups, however, have slammed FIFA for “whitewashing” the country’s human rights record and called out glossing over environmental concerns.
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.

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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.
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 ...
Saudi Arabia World Cup in 2034 set for new date that will affect Premier League season
The 2034 World Cup, which is set to be held in Saudi Arabia, is in talks to move its traditional summer date to January as ...