Amnesty International and the Sport & Rights Alliance are urging FIFA to suspend Saudi Arabia’s selection as the host for the 2034 World Cup until significant human rights reforms are implemented. Both organizations warn that proceeding without guarantees for workers’ rights and protections against discrimination could lead to severe human rights violations, including forced evictions and exploitation of migrant labor. Ahead of FIFA’s extraordinary congress on December 11, 2024, they express concerns over the selection process for upcoming tournaments and challenge FIFA’s commitment to human rights standards.

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