Deadline Hollywood - 1 hour 34 min ago
Andrew Garfield touched down at Deadline's Red Sea Studio in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to talk about his recently wrapped projects The Magic Faraway Tree and After the Hunt while also lifting the lid on his thoughts of Jacob Elordi replacing him as the iconic monster in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. Garfield, who had just been on the jury at the […]...
ABC News - 2 hours 29 min ago
A Saudi human rights activist says soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a "bubble" that doesn't reflect real life there...
Forbes - 5 hours 8 min ago
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the 2034 World Cup and the internet is in uproar.
Sky Sports - 5 hours 56 min ago
FIFA confirms Spain, Portugal and Morocco will jointly host 2030 World Cup, with Saudi Arabia holding 2034 tournament for the first time; Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol answers your questions about the Saudi tournament, how it will work, if it will be in winter and more...
Mother Jones - 16 hours 12 min ago
Arizona's attorney general has sued a Saudi-owned farm operating a massive hay operation in the middle of the Arizona desert, alleging that the business is hastening the loss of the rural community's rapidly depleting groundwater supply. The farm owned by Fondomonte uses billions of gallons of groundwater in La Paz County each year to irrigate […]...
Newser - 16 hours 31 min ago
The World Cup was hosted by Qatar in 2022, and it will return to the Arabian Peninsula in 2034. FIFA announced Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been chosen to host the men's soccer tournament, drawing protests from human rights groups, NBC News reports. A joint statement from 21 groups, including...
Fox News - 17 hours 27 min ago
FIFA confirmed Wednesday that Saudi Arabia, the only country to submit a bid, will host the World Cup in 2034 despite human rights concerns.
ABC News - 17 hours 33 min ago
Saudi Arabia scored a major win in its campaign to attract major sports events to the kingdom when it was formally appointed as the 2034 World Cup host on Wednesday...
UPI - 19 hours 20 min ago
Saudi Arabia was picked as host of the men's 2034 FIFA World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday as the soccer governing body held a virtual congress session.
The Hill - 21 hours 2 min ago
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, officially announced the company's first project in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, which consists of a 47 floor building. "Incredibly proud to officially launch a project that has been underway for many months, Trump Tower - Jeddah," Trump wrote in a statement on X. The project precedes...
NBC News - 21 hours 7 min ago
The 2034 World Cup was officially awarded to Saudi Arabia, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced Wednesday following a virtual congress.
NPR - 21 hours 48 min ago
FIFA's selection of Saudi Arabia to host the World Cup was celebrated in the kingdom but criticized by human rights groups, who fear residents, visitors and migrant workers will be at risk of abuse.
Newsweek - 22 hours 24 min ago
The Middle East nation was the only bid for the 2034 soccer tournament, with Amnesty International saying the decision is "reckless."...
New York Times - 22 hours 36 min ago
Argentina players celebrating with the trophy after winning the World Cup in December 2022, in Qatar.
BBC - 22 hours 39 min ago
Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia hosting the men's 2034 World Cup is one of the most controversial steps football's governing body has ever taken.
ESPN - 22 hours 54 min ago
With news that Saudi Arabia is going to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, will we have another winter tournament? How will human rights be managed as it builds brand-new stadiums?...
The Guardian - 22 hours 58 min ago
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 men's World Cup, after the solitary bidder for the tournament was waved through by acclamation at a Fifa congress in Zurich. The news confirms an outcome expected for more than a year since Fifa expedited its bidding process for the event. The decision has been widely condemned by human rights organisations , who cite arbitrary detentions, the abuse and deaths of migrant workers and suppression of the rights of women and LGBTQ+ people...
Skift - 23 hours 24 min ago
Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup promises to be a big moment for the kingdom, but it's already getting scrutiny. -Josh Corder...
CBS Sports - 23 hours 31 min ago
Both World Cups were awarded without votes after a process which eliminated all other possible bids...
ESPN - 23 hours 32 min ago
The 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia and the 2030 World Cup will be held across Morocco, Portugal and Spain with three one-off matches in three South American countries.
Sky Sports - 23 hours 40 min ago
FIFA unveil Saudi Arabia as hosts for the World Cup in 2034 as Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol reacts to the bizarre process.
Deadline Hollywood - 23 hours 46 min ago
Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as host of the 2034 soccer World Cup. The tournament will come just 12 years after Qatar hosted the world’s biggest global soccer tournament. In the past half hour, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed by the sports governing body FIFA. Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked […]...
ESPN - 23 hours 51 min ago
FIFA is facing a new battle against Europe's major leagues over plans for a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with sources telling ESPN that "concrete agreement" would be needed from leagues and players.
ABC News - 23 hours 58 min ago
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament...