Fans Urge DFB to Oppose Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup Host

Fan groups criticize FIFA's likely decision to award Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup, citing human rights concerns and sports ethics.

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.