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The excitement surrounding the 2030 World Cup is soon to be compounded by the anticipation of the 2034 event. FIFA has also designated Saudi Arabia as the host for that year’s tournament. This decision was made swiftly, with the selection process limited to countries in Asia and Oceania, thereby streamlining the host bidding procedure.
However, the choice of Saudi Arabia has been met with controversy. Human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and other advocacy groups, have raised alarms about the implications of hosting the World Cup in a country plagued with human rights violations. They argue that this selection puts lives at risk and illustrates a troubling gap between FIFA's commitments to human rights and its actions.