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Primary criticism of FIFA's 2034 World Cup decision by end of 2025?
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Human Rights Concerns • 25%
Environmental Concerns • 25%
Corruption Allegations • 25%
Other • 25%
Analysis of major news outlets and reports from human rights organizations
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FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
Dec 12, 2024, 02:42 PM
FIFA has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision has drawn criticism from 22 human rights groups who warn of severe risks due to the country's human rights record and allege that the event was awarded in violation of FIFA's own policies. Saudi Arabia plans to build futuristic stadiums as part of its Vision 2030 strategy to transform the nation's physical and social landscape. There are concerns about the risk of overbuilding and ending up with unused capacity after the event.
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