Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup despite controversy over 'sportswashing'

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup despite controversy over 'sportswashing'

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Despite various controversies, including human rights and schedules, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the sole host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup and FIFA World Cup. 스포츠토토

Fifa said in an extraordinary general meeting of 211 members via video conference that the 2030 World Cup would be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, while the 2034 tournament would be held in Saudi Arabia.

Both competitions were the sole candidates, so the event had already been confirmed.

However, although Saudi Arabia, which is criticized by the international community for its human rights and media oppression, continued to point out that it is trying to improve its national image through soccer, FIFA eventually chose Saudi Arabia.