FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host: A sportswashing success story? | DW News

The FIFA football world governing body has confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. FIFA says hosting the men’s soccer tournament will encourage positive social change in the kingdom – including more rights for women. But rights groups warn that the construction of stadiums and transport networks for the event will put migrant workers’ lives at risk.

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