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FIFA Gets Formal Complaint of Human Rights Oversight Failure With 2034 World Cup Host Saudi Arabia
A group of international lawyers has filed a formal complaint to FIFA claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia
An artist's illustration of King Khalid University stadium in Abha in Saudi Arabia, one of the proposed venues for the 2034 World Cup — Fayez Nureldine Human ... In response to the report, FIFA shared with AFP a letter it sent last month to HRW from ...
2034 World Cup: FIFA accused of ‘utter negligence’ towards migrant workers in Saudi Arabia
Two leading human rights groups have accused FIFA of being “utterly negligent” in its responsibility to the millions of migrant workers who will build the stadiums and infrastructure Saudi ...
FIFA gets complaint over Saudi '34 World Cup human rights abuse
A group of international lawyers filed a formal complaint to FIFA on Thursday claiming the soccer body is failing to uphold its human rights policy with 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia.
Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi Arabia
Workers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.
Fifa in breach of own human rights rule by holding World Cup in Saudi Arabia, say lawyers
Fifa are failing to follow their own human rights rules by holding the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, a group of leading lawyers have alleged. The group, which includes Fifa’s former anti-corruption adviser Mark Pieth,
FIFA receives complaint over human rights abuse in Saudi Arabia with international lawyers claiming no steps of improvement being taken by 2034 World Cup host nation
FIFA have reportedly received a complaint over human rights abuse in Saudi Arabia, the 2034 World Cup host nation.
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2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia ‘more than happy’ to host expanded 64-team tournament
“So yes, it’s going to be a challenge with hosting two big events (the World Cup and the 2034 ... FIFA’s rules. They also point to the glowing technical assessment FIFA gave its bid ...
The Daily Star3d
FIFA World Cup
The awarding of hosting ... a FIFA Congress to be held virtually, but there is no doubt about the outcomes with neither bid having a rival. The official Facebook page of FIFA World Cup has ...
Daily Mail25d
Saudi chiefs issue response as FIFA consider increasing the number of teams for the 2034 World Cup
Saudi Arabia have revealed their position on hosting ... nation of the 2034 World Cup at an online FIFA Congress after not a single alternative candidate came forward. The bid was open to ...
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FIFA chief dismisses US border policy fears in private World Cup remarks
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Friday ... which will host the 2034 Men’s World Cup as the culmination of an aggressive move into global sports.
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FIFA World Cup hospitality packages just went on sale – and it'll cost a pretty penny
DALLAS — The first opportunity for folks to get their hands on 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets just went on sale to the general public on Thursday. FIFA and On Location, the official hospitality ...
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FIFA Women's World Cup Expanding to 48 Teams Beginning with 2031 Tournament
FIFA announced Friday its plans to expand the Women's World Cup to 48 teams starting in 2031. "This is not just about having 16 more teams playing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup but taking ...
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FIFA confirms Women's World Cup will increase to 48 teams in 2031 when US is expected to host
GENEVA — The Women’s World Cup will increase to 48 teams in ... to add about four stadiums and cities to the 2031 hosting plan, which FIFA has said could expand to Mexico and perhaps beyond ...