Saudi Arabia Will Bid For FIFA World Cup 2034
04.10.2023 - 21:21
/ skift.com
/ Josh Corder
Saudi Arabia will put in its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. To win it, the kingdom must meet new hosting requirements, including a stellar track record in human rights and a commitment to sustainability.
“Led by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF), the bid for 2034 intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s ongoing social and economic transformation and the country’s deep-rooted passion for football,” Saudi FA said in a statement.
The country will have to put in its bid by the end of November, over a decade ahead of the event.
Following last year’s World Cup in Qatar – the subject of various claims of human rights violations – FIFA has new regulations for any country wanting to host.
Rules stipulate: “The FIFA World Cup must be organized following sustainable event management principles and respecting internationally recognized human rights. FIFA is fully committed to conducting its activities in connection with bidding for and hosting of the Competitions in accordance with sustainable event management standards and practices (in line with ISO 20121), safeguarding principles for the protection of children and adults at risk and respecting internationally recognized human rights in accordance with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”
“FIFA also requires human rights and labor standards to be implemented by the bidding member associations, the government(s) and other entities involved in the organisation of the Competitions, such as those responsible for the construction and renovation of stadiums, training sites, hotels and airports.”
Today, we enter the next chapter of Saudi football: intending to bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup™
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