Overview

• FIFA is expected to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup during a December 11 vote, which is seen as a procedural formality.
• The German fan alliance 'Fairness United' has published an open letter to DFB President Bernd Neuendorf, urging him to vote against Saudi Arabia's bid.
• The letter condemns the decision as prioritizing profit over ethics and accuses Saudi Arabia of using 'sportswashing' to distract from its human rights record.
• Fan groups have called for a binding vote among DFB members on whether Germany's national team should participate if Saudi Arabia hosts the tournament without significant reforms by 2030.
• Critics, including human rights organizations, have challenged FIFA's assessment of Saudi Arabia's human rights risks as 'medium' and questioned the integrity of the evaluation process.