Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup — a controversial pick

Saudi Arabia was announced as the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, the only bidder for the tournament. The controversial selection has drawn criticism from human rights groups due to the country’s leadership being accused of serious human rights violations. The decision was part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s efforts to rebrand the country. The selection has raised concerns about potential abuses faced by migrant workers needed to build the infrastructure for the event. Additionally, the joint statement from 21 human rights groups expressed concern about hosting the event in a country with weak human rights protections. The selection of Saudi Arabia was a result of FIFA rules that disqualify bids from the continent that hosted the previous tournament.

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