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.
FIFA urged to halt selection process for 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
FIFA should halt the process to select Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before a vote of FIFA members next month, campaigners have said.
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.
Human rights groups urge FIFA to postpone confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
FIFA introduced human rights assessments to its tournament-host selection process following the controversies 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 ...
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.
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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 ...
Club World Cup rules let FIFA solve disputes between teams who want to select same player
FIFA will judge any disputes between Club World Cup teams who each want to take the same player to the tournament in the ...
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FIFA African-Asian-Pacific Cup match to be shown live on FIFA+
Watch the FIFA Intercontinental Cup action as African champions Al Ahly host their Asian counterparts Al Ain in Cairo, with ...
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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.
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Gianni Infantino's FIFA article addresses Club World Cup boycott concerns
FIFA's new rules, including a controversial commitment to fielding "the best possible team," aim to avoid a potential boycott ...
England could be forced to field World Cup qualifying ‘bomb squad’ as new Fifa rule threatens to rule out ELEVEN players
THOMAS TUCHEL could be plunged into a club versus country row after Fifa ordered Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and ...
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: North Korea Continue Youth-Level Dominance
The eighth edition of the FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup concluded with North Korea lifting the trophy for a record third time.
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Congratulating Donald Trump, FIFA President Gianni Infantino Reveals Ambitious Plans for World Cup 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino went to social media to deliver a heartfelt warm congratulations extended to the newly ...