Share of British football fans that oppose Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup 2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 13, 2023
As of 2023, nearly two thirds of football fans in Great Britain opposed Saudi Arabia hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034, with 22 percent of respondents holding the opposite view. Saudi Arabia faced numerous accusations of sportswashing in recent years.

Share of football fans in Great Britain that believe Saudi Arabia should not be allowed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup as of 2023

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Release date

October 2023

Region

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Survey time period

October 11 and 12, 2023

Number of respondents

876 respondents

Special properties

all respondents were football fans

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Respondents were asked whether Saudi Arabia should or should not be allowed to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

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