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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graham Dunbar

Head of UN human rights promises advice to FIFA and Saudi Arabia over 2034 World Cup issues

Switzerland UN Human Rights - (' KEYSTONE / SALVATORE DI NOLFI)

Two days before FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host, the United Nations’ top human rights official pledged Monday to try to ensure migrant labor standards are “properly respected” around the tournament.

Saudi Arabia is the only candidate and sure to win Wednesday when FIFA will ask an online meeting of its 211 member federations to award the 2034 hosting rights by acclaim without an itemized vote.

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