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2034 Soccer World Cup: Saudi Arabia set to host after Australia does not bid
Saudi Arabia is set to host the men's 2034 World Cup after Fifa confirmed it was the only bidder for the tournament.
Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday.
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Last week Human Rights Watch said: "The possibility that Fifa could award Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite its appalling human rights record and closed door to any monitoring exposes Fifa's commitments to human rights as a sham."
On Tuesday Amnesty International called on Fifa to secure "clear and binding commitments" from Saudi Arabia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67271423
Australia decided against bidding to stage the tournament hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest on Tuesday.
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Last week Human Rights Watch said: "The possibility that Fifa could award Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite its appalling human rights record and closed door to any monitoring exposes Fifa's commitments to human rights as a sham."
On Tuesday Amnesty International called on Fifa to secure "clear and binding commitments" from Saudi Arabia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67271423
Sportswashing is FIFA's skillset.