2034 World Cup visitors will live in 'a bubble,' not see real life, Saudi rights activist says
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FILE - Saudi Arabia fans support their team during the Asian Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Jan. 30, 2024. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup.
Football fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a "bubble" that does not reflect real life there, a Saudi rights activist warned on Thursday.
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