Amnesty International warns FIFA over potential Saudi Arabia World Cup bid

The Middle Eastern country is reportedly interested in hosting the centenary finals alongside Egypt and Greece.

Hosting a World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be “virtually impossible” because of its human rights record, Amnesty International has said.
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Staging the 2030 men’s World Cup in Saudi Arabia would be “virtually impossible” if FIFA correctly applies its human rights criteria to any bid it makes, Amnesty International has said.

The Middle Eastern country, which has been widely criticised for its human rights record, is reportedly interested in hosting the centenary finals alongside Egypt and Greece.