FIFA, World Cup and Saudi Arabia
FIFA urged to put more human rights scrutiny into 2034 World Cup deal with Saudi Arabia
In two months' time FIFA is set to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup. The world soccer body was urged again Friday to allow independent scrutiny of the kingdom’s human rights obligations for the tournament.
Lawyers Accuse FIFA of Ignoring Human Rights Report for 2034 World Cup
A group of prominent lawyers has accused FIFA of ignoring their report on human rights issues related to the 2034 World Cup. The dossier claims that the international football body is "dealing
Japan looks to Australia and beyond after beating Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
Samurai Blue are five points clear at the top of Group C, with the top two teams securing direct passage to the 2026 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia to prepare 15 stadiums for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia is going to prepare 15 arenas for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, some of them will be built from scratch, TASS reports photo:
FIFA World Cup 2026, Asian Qualifiers: Battling Japan downs Saudi Arabia to stay perfect
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu’s side continued its march towards the World Cup with a third consecutive win in Asian qualifying that moves the Samurai Blue five points clear at the top of Group C.
FIFA accused of ignoring report on human rights abuses while considering Saudi Arabia's bid for 2034 World Cup
FIFA is to make a decision on the host nation for the 2034 edition of the World Cup, although it appears to be a foregone conclusion at the moment with Saudi Arabia being the only nation to bid for hosting rights.
Fifa is ‘ignoring human rights report’ into Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid
A group of leading legal figures say Fifa has ignored their report on human rights concerns over the 2034 World Cup, warning that the governing body is “dealing with the devil” in planning to take the tournament to Saudi Arabia.
World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Saudi players cannot live in past, warns coach Roberto Mancini
Veteran Italian coach says Saudi Arabia, hoping to play in their third straight finals, have 'only one problem' compared with ...
Battling Japan down Saudi Arabia to stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan handed Saudi Arabia a 2-0 defeat in Jeddah on Thursday as Hajime Moriyasu's side continued their march towards the ...
Japan face pivotal week in Asian World Cup qualifiers with Saudi Arabia, Australia lying in wait
Japan's march to the 2026 FIFA World Cup will meet two major hurdles in Saudi Arabia and Australia over the next week.
World Cup 2026: Japan set sights on Saudi Arabia as top teams clash, Australia host China
Hajime Moriyasu’s Japan arrive in the Gulf state having scored 12 times in thrashing China and Bahrain; Socceroos’ new coach ...
Prolific Japan set sights on Saudi Arabia as top teams clash
Japan face second-placed Saudi Arabia in Group C of Asia's third round of World Cup preliminaries in Jeddah on Thursday ...
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Japan stay perfect in World Cup qualifying
Japan maintained their 100 percent record in the third round of qualification for the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win against ...
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Kamada says Japan can close in on World Cup place against Australia
Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada said an eighth straight World Cup appearance will be within Japan's grasp if they ...