An independent human rights assessment prepared for Saudi Arabia's successful 2034 World Cup bid is "flawed" and "misleading," rights groups said on Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/30/soccer/world-cup/saudi-world-cup-report-flaw/ #soccer #worldcup #saudiarabia #2034worldcup #fifa
Foreign laborers who dealt with harsh conditions in Saudi Arabia are warning about a pending construction boom for stadiums for the 2034 World Cup. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/08/28/soccer/world-cup/migrant-welfare-saudi-arabia-world-cup/ #soccer #worldcup #saudiarabia #2034worldcup #fifa #humanrights #forcelabor
Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid renews fears for migrants' welfare

Foreign laborers who dealt with harsh conditions in Saudi Arabia are warning about a pending construction boom for stadiums for the 2034 World Cup.

The Japan Times

#Fifa told to deny #SaudiArabia #2034WorldCup without rights reforms

Fifa must be prepared to deny Saudi Arabia the right to host the 2034 men’s World Cup if the kingdom fails to comply with #HumanRights obligations, according to a new legal submission filed with the governing body.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/may/22/fifa-told-to-deny-saudi-arabia-2034-world-cup-without-human-rights-reforms #Football

Fifa told to deny Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup without rights reforms

Fifa must be prepared to deny Saudi Arabia the right to host the 2034 men’s World Cup if the kingdom fails to meet human rights obligations, according to a legal submission filed with the governing body

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A decade before it hosts the FIFA World Cup, the size of the task facing Saudi Arabia is becoming apparent, including building stadiums, hotels and transport links. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/03/27/soccer/world-cup/saudi-arabia-world-cup-challenge/ #soccer #worldcup #saudiarabia #fifa #2034worldcup
Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi Arabia sizes up 'huge challenge'

As the only bidder, Saudi Arabia was anointed host of the 2034 World Cup last October by FIFA.

The Japan Times
Used, abused and deported: migrant workers land back in Bangladesh after Saudi dreams turn sour

As the Gulf kingdom bids to host a World Cup that will see its reliance on cheap foreign labour soar, planeloads of men already return daily to Dhaka, gaunt, dazed and broke

The Guardian
Messi's 2034 World Cup Quest: FIFA President Advocates for Football Maestro's Pinnacle Performance;

Explore the potential for Lionel Messi's participation in the 2034 World Cup as FIFA President Gianni Infantino advocates for the football legend's continued presence on the field. Uncover Messi's journey, accolades, family life, business ventures, and the enduring appeal of his talent.

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Saudi Arabia has been left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/31/soccer/world-cup/saudi-arabia-world-cup-2034/?utm_content=bufferb6d8b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #soccer #worldcup #2034worldcup #australia #saudiarabia
Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out

FIFA had invited bids from Asia and Oceania for the tournament by Oct. 31.

The Japan Times

RT by @violavoncramon: This week @FIFAcom set to announce #SaudiArabia as “only bidder”to host #2034WorldCup.
It is violation of #FIFA’s own #HumanRights rules+carries grave risks for players, fans, journalists+13.4 million migrant workers building stadiums+infrastructure; @HRW:
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/10/27/fifa-broke-own-human-rights-rules-world-cup-hosts

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FIFA Broke Own Human Rights Rules for World Cup Hosts

Global soccer governing body FIFA has broken its own human rights rules in announcing a plan for hosting the next two men’s World Cups that effectively eliminates bidding and human rights due diligence, Human Rights Watch said today.

Human Rights Watch

Saudi Arabia tells FIFA it wants to host the 2034 World Cup. The largest oil producer in the Middle East, with its deplorable human rights record, is now the favorite.

#2034WorldCup #SaudiArabia #FIFA 🇸🇦

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Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win

Saudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to win. The Saudi Arabian soccer federation says it “submitted a letter of intent and signed declaration to FIFA to bid” in a vote open only to Asian and Oceania countries. FIFA fast-tracked starting the 2034 contest last week after also agreeing to accept only one candidate for the 2030 World Cup. That unprecedented six-nation, three-continent co-hosting plan in Europe, Africa and South America removed those continents from bidding to get back-to-back tournaments.

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