General Article World Cup: FIFA must press for binding human rights commitments from 2030 and 2034 hosts

Topic Selected: Human Rights Book Volume: 442
  • 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 tournamen...

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