Amnesty International warns Saudi Arabia World Cup will put ‘many lives at risk’

Amnesty International warns the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia will put many lives at risk, highlighting severe dangers to residents, migrant workers and fans. FIFA’s evaluation report termed the country’s human rights risk as “medium,” indicating that reforms will require significant effort and time.
Steve Cockburn, Amnesty International’s head of labor rights and sport, stated without urgent reforms, the World Cup will be linked to exploitation and repression, urging FIFA to ensure human rights protections. According to U.S. News, Amnesty accused FIFA of an “astonishing whitewash” of the country’s human rights record.