The decision to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia has ignited a powerful outcry from numerous human rights groups, highlighting the perils faced by migrant workers in the region. Critics argue that FIFA is blind to the deep-rooted issues of exploitation and rights abuses that plague the country. Unless immediate actions are taken to ensure worker protections and a robust human rights framework, the tournament risks becoming synonymous with suffering and injustice, tarnishing the image of football and leaving a lasting legacy of exploitation.
FIFA’s Risky World Cup Choice: Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Crisis Looms
