Saudi Arabia Could Make 2030 World Cup Despite Horrific Mass Executions

Reports that Saudi Arabia may lead a joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup have sparked criticism that the country continues to organize major sporting events despite its appalling human resources record. rights

Saudi Arabia is said to be a hugely controversial host of the World Cup (

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Saudi Arabia could potentially host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with officials working "hard" to try to secure the bid, raising new "sportswashing" concerns.

The Arab nation's terrible human rights record and recent mass executions have earned global condemnation. As many as 81 prisoners were beheaded in a single day in March.

A joint bid with Egypt and Greece could be considered, according to reports. Rumors have been circulating for some time and in 2021 The Athletic announced that a joint offer was considered between Saudi Arabia and Italy.

The country also hopes to host the Olympic Games at some point.

In a statement, Felix Jakes, Head of Campaigns for People at Risk at Amnesty International UK, told the Palestinian Authority: "It seems almost inevitable that Saudi Arabia will also seek to host the World Cup. 2030 as a sort of crowning achievement for its sports washing operations.

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