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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid chief highlights human rights progress
Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid, stated that the country has made significant progress in human rights while aiming to attract "more fans than ever" to the 48-team showpiece event.
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose "no risk" to the Olympics.
Saudi Arabia Eyes 2034 World Cup Amid Winter Olympics Anticipation
Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, with plans to possibly host it during cooler months. This timing aims to prevent a clash with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has expressed no concerns about overlapping with the winter event.
World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia unlikely to clash with Winter Games, says IOC
The 2034 soccer World Cup, which is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia and possibly in the cooler months, is unlikely to clash with the Salt Lake City winter Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host.
Saudi Arabia's Sports Takeover: Power, Politics, and the 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, backed by extensive investments and strategic partnerships. Despite concerns about governance and human rights, Saudi sports endeavors are reshaping global perceptions,
Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Fifa approves human rights record
Saudi Arabia is poised to be confirmed as the host of the 2034 men’s World Cup after FIFA approved its human rights record. The country was classified as ‘medium risk’ for human rights in FIFA’s evaluation report, despite warnings that migrant workers could face significant risks, including fatalities, during preparations for the tournament.
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
FIFA has approved the quality of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup in a 110-page evaluation that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 looks set to be held in the January - Report
An interesting update on the Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034. Things already beyond belief, when somehow Saudi Arabia ended up as the only one wanting to host in 2034. How did that happen?? Russia somehow getting the 2018 World Cup,
Fifa praises ‘impressive’ Saudi World Cup 2034 bid
The vast construction projects proposed by Saudi Arabia for the 2034 Fifa World Cup are impressive, but present a medium risk of not being completed in time, football’s governing body Fifa has warned.
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Saudi Arabia Gives First Look at Planned 2034 World Cup Soccer Stadium
Saudi Arabia unveiled plans on Tuesday for the King Salman International Stadium, a 92,000-seat venue designed to host the opening and final matches of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Located in ...
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Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup: glitz, glamour and 'grimly inevitable'
The stage is set for Saudi Arabia to host the football World Cup in 2034 after Australia pulled out hours before Fifa's "declarations of interest" deadline on Tuesday. The Middle East ...
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Concerns mount over flawed Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 human rights assessment
A global law firm's problematic review of Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid ignores a dire human rights record. This statement was originally published on gc4hr.org on 28 October 2024. A flawed ...