The 2034 World Cup has been officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, while Portugal, Morocco, and Spain will host the 2030 tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the decisions to award the hosting rights to these countries, stating that it will bring football to more nations without compromising quality. However, the choice of Saudi Arabia has sparked criticism from human rights organizations due to the country’s poor human rights record, including abusive practices such as imprisoning women’s rights activists and executing individuals. The upcoming World Cups in Qatar in 2022 and Saudi Arabia in 2034 have raised concerns about the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction projects. The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while the next Women’s World Cup is scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2027. The decisions made by FIFA regarding the hosting of these tournaments have been met with both excitement and controversy, with calls for greater human rights protections in host countries to prevent exploitation and abuse.
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