FIFA awards 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and South American nations; 2034 to Saudi Arabia
FIFA has awarded the 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and three South American nations (Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay), and the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, despite human rights concerns raised by organizations such as Amnesty International.
FIFA awards 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and South American nations; 2034 to Saudi Arabia
FIFA has awarded the 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and three South American nations (Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay), and the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, despite human rights concerns raised by organizations such as Amnesty International.
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44% Bias Score
"Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Without Competitive Bid"
"Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup by acclamation, bypassing a formal bidding process; this raises concerns about transparency and human rights given Saudi Arabia's human rights record and FIFA's close relationship with the Saudi government."
"Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Without Competitive Bid"
"Saudi Arabia has been awarded the 2034 World Cup by acclamation, bypassing a formal bidding process; this raises concerns about transparency and human rights given Saudi Arabia's human rights record and FIFA's close relationship with the Saudi government."
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64% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, despite human rights concerns raised by international groups, after a 15-month bidding process with only one candidate.
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68% Bias Score
Fifa's High Score for Saudi 2034 World Cup Bid Amidst Qatari Worker Compensation Rejection
Fifa gave Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid a high score despite human rights concerns, while refusing compensation for abused Qatari World Cup workers, prompting outrage from human rights groups who fear a repeat of past exploitation.
Fifa's High Score for Saudi 2034 World Cup Bid Amidst Qatari Worker Compensation Rejection
Fifa gave Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid a high score despite human rights concerns, while refusing compensation for abused Qatari World Cup workers, prompting outrage from human rights groups who fear a repeat of past exploitation.
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56% Bias Score
"Sardinia Cyclocross World Cup Cancelled Due to Extreme Winds"
"Due to unsafe 100 km/h winds causing significant damage to the course, including the collapse of tents and fences, the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Cabras, Sardinia, was cancelled on December 8th, 2024; this follows a similar cancellation in Koksijde in 2016."
"Sardinia Cyclocross World Cup Cancelled Due to Extreme Winds"
"Due to unsafe 100 km/h winds causing significant damage to the course, including the collapse of tents and fences, the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Cabras, Sardinia, was cancelled on December 8th, 2024; this follows a similar cancellation in Koksijde in 2016."
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28% Bias Score
Humphries Returns to Bobsled Competition Six Months After Giving Birth
Three-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, competing in the women's monobob event at the World Cup in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday, marking a remarkable comeback after taking last season off for motherhood.
Humphries Returns to Bobsled Competition Six Months After Giving Birth
Three-time Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries returned to competition six months after giving birth, competing in the women's monobob event at the World Cup in Altenberg, Germany on Saturday, marking a remarkable comeback after taking last season off for motherhood.
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36% Bias Score
"FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups Amidst Human Rights Concerns"
"FIFA awarded the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco; six countries automatically qualify for 2030; Norway abstained due to concerns about the bidding process."
"FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups Amidst Human Rights Concerns"
"FIFA awarded the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup to Spain, Portugal, and Morocco; six countries automatically qualify for 2030; Norway abstained due to concerns about the bidding process."
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48% Bias Score
FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA Congress announced Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup and Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, sparking human rights concerns from Amnesty International.
FIFA Awards 2030 and 2034 World Cups, Amid Human Rights Concerns
The FIFA Congress announced Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup and Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, sparking human rights concerns from Amnesty International.
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36% Bias Score
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
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36% Bias Score
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
FIFA Awards 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia Amid Human Rights Concerns
FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup despite widespread concerns about human rights, prompting the UN to pledge efforts to ensure migrant worker standards are respected, although not directly engaging with FIFA.
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52% Bias Score
"Van 't Wout Falls Three Times, Still Secures Fourth in Beijing Short Track"
"Dutch short track speed skater Jens van 't Wout had a challenging day at the World Tour in Beijing, falling three times but still managing a fourth-place finish in the 500m and contributing to his team's relay final qualification."
"Van 't Wout Falls Three Times, Still Secures Fourth in Beijing Short Track"
"Dutch short track speed skater Jens van 't Wout had a challenging day at the World Tour in Beijing, falling three times but still managing a fourth-place finish in the 500m and contributing to his team's relay final qualification."
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24% Bias Score
Naeher Retires After 2-1 USWNT Victory
Alyssa Naeher, after an 11-year career with the USWNT, concluded her international career with a 2-1 comeback win against the Netherlands on Tuesday, making six saves; the win marked the USWNT's 20th consecutive unbeaten game under head coach Emma Hayes, who praised Naeher as the greatest goalkeeper...
Naeher Retires After 2-1 USWNT Victory
Alyssa Naeher, after an 11-year career with the USWNT, concluded her international career with a 2-1 comeback win against the Netherlands on Tuesday, making six saves; the win marked the USWNT's 20th consecutive unbeaten game under head coach Emma Hayes, who praised Naeher as the greatest goalkeeper...
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32% Bias Score