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FIFA has awarded Saudi Arabia a record evaluation score of 4.2 for its bid to host the 2034 World Cup, despite significant criticism regarding the country's human rights record. The evaluation report categorized the bid as a 'medium risk' for human rights, suggesting that while there are concerns, the tournament could serve as a catalyst for reforms. Amnesty International has condemned FIFA's assessment as an 'astonishing whitewash,' emphasizing the inadequacy of the measures taken by Saudi Arabia in addressing human rights issues. FIFA's Congress is set to vote on the bid on December 11, 2024. The report also noted that implementing necessary reforms could require 'significant time and effort.'