FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia to contribute €50m to Pompidou renovations in Paris
Saudi Arabia will provide Paris with €50 million for the €262 million restoration of the Pompidou Centre. The huge endowment is part of a partnership deal between the two countries that will also see France reciprocate with museum development in the Middle Eastern kingdom.
Cristiano Ronaldo's instant reaction to Saudi Arabia World Cup decision as clear message sent
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his reaction to Saudi Arabia being awarded the FIFA World Cup in 2034. The nation was awarded the tournament in a congress meeting held over video link on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2034 World Cup despite human rights concerns
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Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup
BENGALURU: Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA said on Wednesday (Dec 11).
2034 FIFA World Cup In Saudi Arabia Puts Lives At Risk: Rights Groups
FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts many lives at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday. Saudi Arabia, which was the sole candidate, was rubber-stamped as the 2034 hosts at a virtual FIFA Congress, bringing the World Cup back to the Gulf region just 12 years after Qatar hosted in 2022. Awarding the tournament to Saudi Arabia "despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger," Amnesty and organisations including Human Rights Watch, the Gulf Centre for Human Rights and the Football Supporters Europe group said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia gave ‘assurances’ over LGBTQ fans at World Cup – English FA
England’s Football Association said it had received assurances from Saudi Arabia that LGBTQ fans would be “safe and welcome” at the 2034 World Cup, explaining its support for the successful bid from the Gulf state.
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 Men's World Cup
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer.