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Migrant worker ‘dies while building a stadium in Saudi Arabia’ for the 2034 World Cup

Arshad passed away after falling from the upper level of the Aramco Stadium (final design pictured above)

Work is underway to build 11 stadiums in Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup One migrant worker fell to his death while building a stadium earlier this month LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Is England’s squad good enough to win the World Cup? By SAM BROOKES Published: 07:16 EDT, 21 March 2025 | Updated: 07:20 EDT, 21 March 2025 A migrant worker has died in Saudi Arabia while building a stadium ahead of the 2034 World Cup, according to reports. Saudi Arabia was given hosting rights by FIFA back in December, and work has already begun on building 11 venues for football’s biggest global tournament. As reported by The Guardian, Muhammad Arshad from Pakistan fell to his death from the upper level of the Aramco Stadium on March

Deadly Explosion at South Korean Lithium Battery Factory Kills 22

Deadly Explosion at South Korean Lithium Battery Factory Kills 22

Most of those killed in the fire on Monday were Chinese. Pic: Reuters

A devastating explosion at a lithium battery factory in South Korea claimed the lives of 22 workers, officials reported. The fire broke out at the factory in Hwaseong city, near Seoul, on Monday. Most of the victims were Chinese nationals. Two South Koreans and a Laotian were also among the deceased. The nationality of one […]