Global: Saudi Arabia bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup whitewashes human rights record while joint bid for 2030 leaves key gaps

By Amnesty International

Saudi Arabia has failed to meet FIFA’s own human rights requirements in its bid for the 2034 men’s World Cup, Amnesty International said today following the publication of its ‘Bid Book’ for the 48-team tournament. Key gaps also remain in plans for the 2030 World Cup to be held in Morocco, Portugal and Spain. An […] The post Global: Saudi Arabia bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup whitewashes human rights record while joint bid for 2030 leaves key gaps appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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