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FA explains decision to back Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts despite human rights concerns

The sole Saudi Arabia bid was waved through unopposed, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain following games in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay

The Independent UK

Football chiefs back plans for World Cup on three continents and in Saudi Arabia

World football's governing body Fifa further incurred the wrath of human rights and environmental activists on Wednesday with the formal confirmation of Saudi Arabia as hosts for the 2034 World Cup and the staging of the 2030 event at venues in Europe, Africa and South America that will send dozens…

Radio France Internationale

FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal to co-host the 2030 World Cup

Evening Standard

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FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation’s bid for 2034 – with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.

Al Jazeera

Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup

Morocco, Portugal and Spain were rubberstamped as principal co-hosts of the 2030 tournament

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 men’s World Cup, after the solitary bidders were waved through at Fifa’s congress

The Guardian - UK

‘Many migrant workers will die’: the likely human cost of awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

Millions of migrants will build stadiums, transport networks and hotels. But testimonies from Bangladeshis who have worked there suggest abuse is deeply entrenched in the Gulf kingdom

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – as it happened

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup despite widespread human rights concerns while the six-nation 2030 bid was also ratified by Fifa

The Guardian - UK

FIFA To Confirm Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Hosts

FIFA is set to confirm on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup while a joint bid by Morocco, Spain and Portugal which also features matches in South America will be awarded the 2030 tournament.

International Business Times

FA to back Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2034 World Cup

The Middle East nation are the sole bidders for the finals in 12 years’ time

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia To Host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup, facing scrutiny over labor laws and human rights. FIFA support and investments drive bid success.

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With the US and Saudi Arabia growing in power, Uefa and co must adapt to survive

The organisation of sporting competitions needs reform to put the north and east of the continent back on the map

The Guardian - UK

FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host of the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as host of the men’s soccer 2034 World Cup on Wednesday, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Independent UK

Norway plans protest over decision to award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia

No opposition or alternative to Saudi hosting the event has been offered or encouraged by Fifa

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

The Guardian - UK

Crown prince lobbied Cameron over Saudi dissident, documents reveal

Exclusive: Records obtained via FoI request relate to critic of Saudi royal family living in UK under asylum protection

The Guardian - UK

FA warned to avoid protest at meeting unless boycotting Saudi Arabia World Cup

The Football Association board has been warned to avoid protesting at the meeting that will confirm Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 men’s World Cup

Evening Standard

Explorer plans to make history by trekking length of Saudi Arabia

Alice Morrison, 61, hopes to become the first recorded person to walk the length of the country from north to south.

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The Guardian - UK

Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

Radio France Internationale

UN report warns increase in permanently dry land is 'redefining life on Earth'

Just over 75 percent of the world's land has been left "permanently drier" over the previous three decades, a UN-backed report has found. The data coincides with Cop16 talks on desertification held in Saudi Arabia until Friday.

The National (Scotland)

Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on sport ahead of 2034 World Cup host decision

Saudi Arabia is set to be officially awarded hosting rights for the 2034 men’s World Cup on Wednesday.

Top News

Trump Organization Leases Brand For Saudi Real Estate Projects

Trump Organization partners with Dar Global for real estate projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, amidst controversies and international ventures.

The Independent UK

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Guardian - UK

Lonely graves, scattered bones: the stark reality of one of the most overlooked and fastest-growing migration routes

Thousands of desperate migrants die in the desert and at sea, or fall victim to murderers and kidnappers, as they make their way along the ‘eastern corridor’ from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia

AAP

Socceroos aim to feel right at home for WC qualifier

With their hopes of direct World Cup qualification hanging in the balance, the Socceroos are eager to enjoy home comforts when they host Indonesia in Sydney.

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