World Cup: FIFA must press for binding human rights commitments from 2030 and 2034 hosts
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- Saudi Arabia is the only bidder for 2034, while Morocco/Portugal/Spain is the sole 2030 bid.
- A lack of competition to host tournaments risks undermining FIFA’s leverage, warns Sport & Rights Alliance.
- ‘Human rights commitments must be agreed with potential hosts before final decisions on holding the tournaments are made’ – Steve Cockburn
FIFA needs to secure clear and binding commitments to improve human rights in countries likely to host the 2030 and 2034 men’s football World Cup tournaments to prevent serious potential abuses linked to its flagship event, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today.
The group’s warning comes as Saudi Arabia has become the sole bidder to host the 2034 event shortly before the deadline for bids closes at midnight tonight, while a joint bid from Morocco, Portugal, and Spain is currently the only one being considered for 2030.
The Sport & Rights Alliance – a coalition of human rights and anti-corruption organisations, trade unions, fans representatives...
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