How Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged 2034 World Cup bid could weaken Fifa’s human rights demands

By David McGillivray, Professor in Event and Digital Cultures, University of the West of Scotland

In 2010, Qatar was awarded the rights to host the 2022 Fifa men’s World Cup. It marked the culmination of the small, oil-rich gulf nation’s long-term strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its international standing through investment in sport, culture and tourism.

However, from the moment the hosting rights were awarded until the event’s conclusion in December 2022, the Qatar World Cup was marred by controversies. These controversies included allegations…

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