FIFA, World Cup and Saudi Arabia

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 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
2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights - Fifa
BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains the issues raised as Fifa releases its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid to host the men's World Cup in 2034.
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
FIFA has approved the quality of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup in a 110-page evaluation that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich 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 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,
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid 'Medium Risk' For Human Rights: FIFA
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 "significant time and effort".
Fifa opens door to Saudi Arabia hosting a winter World Cup in 2034
Fifa has opened the door to another winter World Cup after publishing an evaluation report into the proposed 2034 tournament in Saudi Arabia. Two years ago Qatar hosted the first winter World Cup, enabled by a break in the regular club season to allow the finals to be played in November and December.
Saudi Arabia Sets Historic Score for 2034 FIFA World Cup Bid
Saudi Arabia has made history, securing the highest-ever bidding score of 419.8 out of 500 in its quest to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, according to FIFA.Read More: The Saudi Cup 2024: World’s Riches
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FIFA ‘has a responsibility’ to compensate Qatar World Cup workers, report finds
A report commissioned by FIFA has concluded football’s governing body “has a responsibility” to compensate workers who ...
Sheer hypocrisy as Fifa commits biggest act of sportswashing in its history
The 110 pages in Fifa’s report into Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup finals discuss everything from hotel provision, ...
Soccer-FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers' compensation
A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to ...
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FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
The report said the main responsibility lay with the workers' direct employers and the Qatari government, but noted that "a ...
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup list finally confirmed: Which teams will be participating?
The competition will be held at various stadiums across the U.S., including locations in Florida, Washington, California, ...
FACTBOX Soccer-FIFA Club World Cup 2025 teams
Following are the 32 teams that have qualified for the expanded 2025 Club World Cup to be held in the United States from June ...
Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds
Analysis by the Victorian government shows the Matildas were the subject of one in five sports news stories published across ...