Fifa has released its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 men’s World Cup, scoring it an unprecedented 4.2 out of 5 despite ongoing human rights issues. The report labels the human rights risk as ‘medium’, suggesting potential for reform, while environmental considerations were deemed ‘low risk’. Fifa noted the necessity of determining optimal scheduling due to high summer temperatures. The tournament is expected to be formally awarded next month, alongside the confirmation of the 2030 World Cup hosts across three continents.