Public pressure mounts on FIFA over 2034 World Cup host decision
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
With two months remaining until FIFA announces the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, the organization is already facing significant public scrutiny over the anticipated host country.
Details: According to the Associated Press, human rights activists are urging FIFA to enforce stricter oversight on Saudi Arabia, widely expected to secure the hosting rights, to ensure compliance with human rights standards.
In 2016, FIFA under Gianni Infantino introduced minimum human rights requirements for host nations, yet issues around migrant labor exploitation in Qatar continued to surface, leading to widespread criticism even as Qatar retained its hosting rights and held the event in 2022.
Quote: “If FIFA is determined to award Saudi Arabia the World Cup, they must at least ensure these basic human rights requirements are genuinely upheld,” stated former FIFA anti-corruption advisor Mark Pieth.
Reminder: FIFA will announce the host nation for the 2034 World Cup on December 11, 2024, at its Congress. Saudi Arabia currently stands as the sole candidate for hosting the tournament.
