Qatar 2022: HRW says North American FAs' silence on worker remedy "concerning" as they gear up to host in 2026; incl. US Soccer comment
"US Soccer seeking to join UEFA Working Group in supporting worker compensation at Qatar World Cup", 22 Sep 2022
...The federation had been criticised by Human Rights Watch for their “silence” on the issue.
While plans are still being finalised, US Soccer have indicated a desire to join the UEFA coalition, who announced their support for both compensation and the creation of a Migrant Worker Centre on Wednesday.
However, Human Rights Watch told The Athletic on Wednesday evening that they were concerned about the lack of public statement from the federation.
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives, said: “Where are the comments from the World Cup hosts for 2026: the United States, Mexico, and Canada?”
“Their silence is deafening. The fear is that there will not be binding agreements on workers’ rights for the next World Cup.”...
“US Soccer has had conversations with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and other organizations about this important topic...We’ve also been in communication with UEFA about joining their support for financial compensation for workers. We have been working diligently behind the scenes to finalize our plans and will be ready to share those soon.”US Soccer