Two United States senators urged FIFA on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month in a decision seen as inevitable since last year despite the kingdom’s record on human rights.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is calling on the Fédération Internationale de Football Association to oppose Saudi Arabia's "uncontested bid" to host the 2034 World Cup amid the country's "deteriorating human rights conditions.

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Dick Durbin Oppose FIFA’s Plan to Award Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup Host Citing Human Rights Concerns

Two U.S. senators have raised serious concerns over Saudi Arabias unchallenged bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, citing human rights violations and labor exploitation. Democratic Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and

On December 11, the world will officially know where the 2034 World Cup will be held, with the announcement set to take place at FIFA’s next congress. With no competing bids, Saudi Arabia is expected to be confirmed as the host nation — a bold candidacy that has faced international allegations of human rights violations and skepticism about LGBTQIA+ acceptance in the country.

Democrats Ron Wyden of Oregon and Dick Durbin of Illinois have told FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a letter “we urge you to seek out a host country with a record of upholding human rights.”