World Cup, Saudi Arabia and FIFA

Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports have been detailed in research ahead of the kingdom being confirmed by FIFA next week as the 2034 World Cup host.
FIFA report: Saudi 2034 World Cup bid has ‘medium’ human rights risk
According to a FIFA evaluation, Saudi Arabia's World Cup hosting bid in 2034 has "good potential" to spark reform
Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034 looks set to be held in the January - Report
An interesting update on the Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034. Things already beyond belief, when somehow Saudi Arabia ended up as the only one wanting to host in 2034. How did that happen?? Russia somehow getting the 2018 World Cup,
FIFA inspection praises Saudi Arabia bid to host 2034 World Cup ahead of Dec. 11 decision
FIFA has approved the quality of Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup in a 110-page evaluation that noted higher risks related to human rights in the oil-rich kingdom.
Fifa praises ‘impressive’ Saudi World Cup 2034 bid
The vast construction projects proposed by Saudi Arabia for the 2034 Fifa World Cup are impressive, but present a medium risk of not being completed in time, football’s governing body Fifa has warned.
Saudi Scores Record High for FIFA World Cup 2034 Bid
Saudi Arabia’s campaign to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 has achieved a record-breaking score of 419.8 out of 500 in FIFA’s Bid Evaluation Report. This marks the highest rating ever received by a nation vying for the tournament.
2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Full List of Qualified Teams
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup features more teams than ever before in a new expanded format. For the first time, 32 clubs from ...
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Climate X Report Projects $800 Million in Climate-Related Losses for FIFA World Cup Venues by 2050
Climate X projects $800 million in climate related losses for FIFA World Cup venues by 2050 based on analysis of 37 stadiums.
FIFA ‘has a responsibility’ to compensate Qatar World Cup workers, report finds
A report commissioned by FIFA has concluded football’s governing body “has a responsibility” to compensate workers who ...
When is the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Draw?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draw will soon reveal the matchups coming in the competition's new expanded format. Even without ...
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Dallas convention center could become FIFA World Cup ‘International Broadcast Center’ in 2026
The Dallas City Council is slated to approve a contract to bring FIFA's 2026 World Cup broadcast hub to the Kay Bailey ...
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2025 FIFA Club World Cup list finally confirmed: Which teams will be participating?
The competition will be held at various stadiums across the U.S., including locations in Florida, Washington, California, ...
FIFA overlooks own report advice on Qatar World Cup workers' compensation
A FIFA sub-committee report on Qatar's 2022 World Cup legacy said soccer's world governing body has a responsibility to ...
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FIFA: 2030 World Cup to be played across six countries, three continents
The upcoming FIFA 2026 World Cup featuring an unprecedented three host nations (United States, Canada and Mexico) could be just a small stepping stone for what world soccer's governing body ...
Matildas FIFA Women's World Cup run dominated Victorian media, government analysis finds
Analysis by the Victorian government shows the Matildas were the subject of one in five sports news stories published across ...