FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns
Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccerDECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press
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Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Norway’s soccer federation plans to abstain from giving its approval when Saudi Arabia is confirmed Wednesday as the 2034 World Cup host, saying FIFA has done too little to protect...DECEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press
World Cup hosting decisions set to kick off a decade of scrutiny on Saudi Arabia and FIFA
The inevitable result has been clear since last yearDECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues
The United Nations’ top human rights official has pledged to try to ensure migrant labor standards in Saudi Arabia are “properly respected” around soccer's 2034 World CupDECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press
FIFA urged not to give 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia in report alleging abuses of migrant labor
FIFA has been urged not to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup hosting rights next week without binding commitments to protect migrant labor working on massive projects in the kin...DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press
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 h...DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press
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 kingdomNOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press
Al-Hilal draws 1-1 with Al-Sadd in Asian Champions League
Al-Hilal drew 1-1 with Al-Sadd of Qatar to maintain Saudi Arabia’s control of the group stage of the Asian Champions League EliteNOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Two US senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host over human rights risks
Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next monthNOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press
FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia
In two months' time FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World CupOCTOBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press
Al-Nassr draws with Al-Shorta in first game in rebranded AFC Champions League Elite
Without an ill Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia has drawn with Al-Shorta of Iraq 1-1 in the first ever game in the revamped and rebranded AFC Champions League EliteSEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia details ambitious 2034 World Cup stadiums and project building plan to FIFA
Saudi Arabia has detailed a massive stadium building project to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccerJULY 31, 2024 • Associated Press
World Cup bidders give FIFA their detailed plans in Paris to host the tournaments in 2030 and 2034
FIFA has been doing business in Paris with its future hosts of the men’s World Cup including Saudi ArabiaJULY 29, 2024 • Associated Press
World Cup bidder Saudi Arabia accused of abusing migrant workers ahead of FIFA decision
A global group of trade unions is accusing Saudi Arabia of abusing migrant workers in a complaint filed with a UN-backed labor organization, which comes as FIFA prepares to confirm...JUNE 5, 2024 • Associated Press
Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote
FIFA has been urged by international lawyers to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World CupMAY 22, 2024 • Associated Press
FIFA seals closer ties to Saudi Arabia with World Cup sponsor deal for oil firm Aramco
FIFA has deepened its ties to Saudi Arabia by confirming a sponsorship with the kingdom’s state oil firm AramcoAPRIL 25, 2024 • Associated Press
Saudi Arabia launches formal bid to host 2034 FIFA World Cup as only candidate in race
The Saudi Arabian soccer federation revealed the bid slogan "Growing. Together" and a campaign logo of two multi-colored ribbons forming the...MARCH 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS
FIFA launches 20-team lineup in global series of friendlies with Saudi Arabia hosting two pools
FIFA has teamed with Saudi Arabia to launch a new series of men’s international friendlies that will start next monthFEBRUARY 26, 2024 • Associated Press
Rakitic ends second stint with Spanish club Sevilla to join Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia
Ivan Rakitic has become the latest soccer player to leave Europe for Saudi ArabiaJANUARY 30, 2024 • Associated Press
In Saudi Arabia's stellar soccer year, federation boss sees 2034 World Cup fueling more rapid change
Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in soccer were made stunning and clear in 2023DECEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press
Kevin De Bruyne left off Manchester City team sheet for Club World Cup semifinals in Saudi Arabia
Kevin De Bruyne was not included among the substitutes for Manchester City despite traveling to Saudi Arabia for the team’s Club World Cup semifinal game against Japanese club Uraw...DECEMBER 19, 2023 • Associated Press
FIFA and Saudi Arabia bond over Club World Cup this week with bigger goal ahead of 2034 World Cup
FIFA’s long-time flirtation with Saudi Arabia became a fully formed partnership this yearDECEMBER 16, 2023 • Associated Press
Saudi sports minister says 2034 World Cup could be hosted in summer or winter despite desert heat
Saudi Arabia’s sports minister says the desert kingdom could host the 2034 men's World Cup during the traditional months of June-July despite daily temperatures above 100 degrees F...DECEMBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press
2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed
The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sportsNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press
Iranian club Sepahan penalized over canceled ACL match after Saudi team's walkout
Iranian media reports say Iranian soccer team Sepahan has been penalized with a 3-0 loss and a fine over a canceled Asian Champions League match against Saudi Arabia’s Al IttihadNOVEMBER 2, 2023 • Associated Press
