FIFA, World Cup and Saudi Arabia

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, 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 & Rights Alliance (SRA) have said.
Human rights groups urge FIFA to postpone confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia’s proposals for the World Cup make no mention of the government ... over the choice of Russia and Qatar for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, respectively. Last year, FIFA confirmed that bids for the 2030 and 2034 editions ...
Amnesty International warns FIFA of ‘real and predictable human cost’ of awarding 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International has urged FIFA to halt the process of awarding Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup until major human rights reforms are announced.
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 SRA have said.
Soccer-FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty
By Rohith Nair(Reuters) -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 & Rights Alliance (SRA) have said.
FIFA urged to avoid awarding 2034 World Cup hosting rights to Saudi Arabia in new Amnesty International report
In a new report, Amnesty and SRA evaluated Morocco, Spain and Portugal, who received the 2030 World Cup hosting rights, and Saudi Arabia.
FIFA urged to delay confirmation of World Cup hosts
Campaign groups including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have appealed to soccer's global governing body.
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Have Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo played at most World Cups? List of players with record appearances in men's FIFA tournament
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are, unsurprisingly, two of the most tenured World Cup players of all time. With 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico likely to be the last chance for either to play ...
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Five things to watch for in Concacaf’s November window
November's Concacaf window will see World Cup 26 hopefuls Jamaica, Costa Rica and Honduras try to end the year strong before a pivotal 2025.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
As confirmed by FIFA back in 2018 ... For instance, in the 2022 World Cup, Asia enjoyed five places, encompassing four automatic slots and an additional one for Qatar as hosts.
Lionel Messi to play in 2026 FIFA World Cup? Argentina star says ‘I’m going to…’
Lionel Messi, who won the FIFA World Cup in 2022 with Argentina, is currently playing for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer ...
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FIFA announces first Club World Cup sponsor with Chinese electronics firm branding VAR checks
GENEVA — FIFA finally announced a first sponsor for its revamped Club World Cup on Wednesday in a deal that will brand video review checks at the tournament in the United States next year.
FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US
The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America. And if President-elect Donald Trump is not thinking about them ...
Lionel Messi will make another World Cup aged 39 'if he wants to' – with Argentina & Inter Miami superstar mulling over his options ahead of 2026 event
Sergio Aguero says fellow Argentine Lionel Messi will make the 2026 World Cup, during which he will turn 39, "if he wants to" ...