China’s robot sports craze could eventually put humanoids in homes

On the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese entrepreneur Cheng Hao sits on an indoor soccer pitch – but this turf isn’t for humans. It’s where engineers working for his start-up, Booster Robotics, ...
NBC Washington

FIFA testing new human rights strategy for 2026 World Cup, but advocates are skeptical

Human rights scandals have marred World Cup tournaments for years, but FIFA is testing a new protocol requiring all host committees to develop action plans to protect human rights for the 2026 games ...
Newsday

Human rights experts urge FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia before 2034 World Cup vote

DUBLIN — FIFA was urged by international lawyers Wednesday to uphold its own policy and scrutinize Saudi Arabia’s human rights record before picking the kingdom to host the men’s 2034 World Cup. A ...
Badger Herald

Human rights issues overshadow Qatar World Cup 2022

Once every four years, billions of people across the planet stop to admire one of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles — the FIFA Men’s World Cup. With kickoff set for Nov. 20, this marks the ...
The New York Times

U.S. Soccer approaches Qatar World Cup with a focus on human rights issues

Nearly two years before the U.S. men’s national team took the field for its first World Cup qualifier, officials at U.S. Soccer began planning for a tournament in Qatar they knew would bring ...