US senators oppose granting Saudi Arabia the right to host the 2034 World Cup
Lars Foster
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
FIFA's proposal to award Saudi Arabia the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup has sparked widespread criticism, drawing backlash from the public and now prominent politicians.
Details: According to the Bellingham Herald, Democratic U.S. senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have sent a letter to FIFA urging the global football governing body to reconsider its decision. The senators cited concerns over Saudi Arabia's human rights record as a primary reason for their objection.
Reminder: Saudi Arabia’s bid is currently the only one on the table and is expected to be confirmed at the FIFA Congress on December 11 without a proper voting procedure. The proposal has already faced significant criticism from international human rights organizations.
