On Wednesday, FIFA, the international soccer federation responsible for organizing the quadrennial men’s World Cup, formally awarded the 2034 tournament to Saudi Arabia, the lone nation to submit a bid after Australia and New Zealand dropped out in 2023. Homosexuality is punishable by execution in Saudi Arabia, and human rights organizations have condemned FIFA’s decision. “Today’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger,” read a joint statement from nearly two dozen groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.