
Fifa has been urged by Amnesty International and other global organisations to secure binding commitments to improving human rights in countries due to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the sole bidder for the 2034 event after Australia confirmed on Tuesday that it would not be bidding for the tournament. Fifa president Gianni Infantino has a close relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the governing body has done numerous sponsorship deals with Saudi companies.