Despite concerns over human rights and LGBTQ+ rights, Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 FIFA World Cup bid. This decision has sparked controversy, with many questioning the ethics of awarding such a prestigious event to a country with a poor human rights record.
Critics point to the country’s restrictions on same-sex relationships and its treatment of migrant workers as reasons for concern. They argue that awarding the World Cup to Saudi Arabia sends a message that these issues are not important to FIFA.
Others argue that the World Cup can be a force for positive change, and that hosting the event in Saudi Arabia could help to improve the country’s human rights record. They point to the progress that Qatar has made in recent years in the lead-up to the 2022 World Cup.
The debate over Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid is likely to continue in the coming years. It remains to be seen whether the event will be a success or a failure.
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