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‘Lives at risk’ after Fifa’s ‘reckless decision’ to hand Saudi Arabia World Cup
Women walk in front of a fan zone during the Club World Cup at the Jeddah Corniche in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, December 13, 2023
MANY lives will be put at risk by the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, human rights campaign group Amnesty International warned today.
The Middle East nation was officially confirmed as hosts at an online Fifa Congress this afternoon.
Securing the tournament is arguably the most significant sporting step taken so far by Saudi Arabia, which has been accused of efforts to “sportswash” its reputation through linking itself to major competitions, clubs and events.
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