June 15, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy—   By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]