Summary:

This article highlights serious concerns regarding the labor conditions of migrant workers who will build the infrastructure for the 2034 World Cup. Similar to Qatar 2022, there are fears of exploitative labor practices, such as unsafe working conditions, withheld wages, and lack of legal recourse.

Human rights organizations demand that FIFA implement mandatory standards on worker welfare, transparency on contracts, and accountability mechanisms. The piece also critiques FIFA’s decision to fast-track Saudi Arabia’s bid without prior assessment of labor practices or reform progress.