FIFA and the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI) have signed a new five-year collaboration agreement, running through 2030, aimed at promoting decent, safe, and fair working conditions for all workers involved in the construction and renovation of stadiums and infrastructure linked to FIFA tournaments.
The agreement formalizes joint inspections, training, and reporting mechanisms, building on experiences from past tournaments, including the 2022 Qatar World Cup. It establishes a clear framework to monitor, prevent, and address violations, ensuring commitments to human rights are translated into tangible improvements for workers.
BWI General Secretary Ambet Yuson emphasized that the partnership provides a structured process to protect workers’ rights and remedy abuses, while FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström highlighted the importance of transparency, accountability, and fair treatment across all projects connected to FIFA events.
The collaboration will extend to upcoming tournaments, including Canada, Mexico, and the United States (2026), Brazil (2027), Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay (2030), North and Central America (2031), and Saudi Arabia (2034). Initiatives will cover joint labour inspections, training for workers’ representatives, grievance handling, and occupational health and safety.
This agreement marks a significant step forward in safeguarding workers’ rights in the global sports sector, ensuring that hosting a FIFA tournament benefits not just fans and nations, but also the workers building the essential infrastructure.
