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Saudi Arabia World Cup 2034: Why is it controversial? Will it be in winter? Key questions and FIFA process explained | Football News

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Why is Saudi Arabia a controversial host country? The situation in Saudi Arabia is that there is no free speech, there is no free press, there is gender inequality. Women and girls have few rights. It’s an absolute monarchy. Human rights groups say it has one of the worst human rights records in the world. … Read more

2034 World Cup: Saudi Arabia wins right to host men’s tournament with 2030 World Cup to be held in three continents | Football News

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FIFA has confirmed the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco with the opening three matches in South America. Both bids were uncontested and were ratified at an online FIFA Congress on Wednesday, with the English and Welsh Football Associations … Read more