The roller coaster ride of the FIFA  WC 2022 has come to an end. The Argentinians have been crowned the champions of the football world amidst numerous controversies and speculations. Football lovers all around the world have come up with their grievances on the referring. Some of the decisions were even the cause of shattering the dreams of millions of fans and some players who were enjoying the last football gala of their lifetime. From gifting penalties to overlooking handballs, this FIFA WC has seen it all. 

While some had smiles on their face and accepted the situation as luck, others kept expressing their complaints. But, did you know that the FIFA controversy started way back in 2010? The 2022 World Cup is scheduled to be held in Qatar, and the tournament has faced a number of controversies and challenges leading up to the event. Some of the most significant controversies include:

1. Human rights concerns: 

There have been widespread concerns about the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar, who make up a large portion of the country’s population and are responsible for much of the construction work related to the World Cup. Reports have emerged of workers being subjected to poor working conditions, low pay, and in some cases, abuse.

2. Political tensions:

The decision to award the World Cup to Qatar has also been met with criticism due to the country’s political tensions with other nations in the region. In particular, there have been concerns about the potential for boycotts or other disruptions from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, which have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar.

3. Corruption allegations: 

The decision to award the World Cup to Qatar has also been shrouded in allegations of corruption. The former head of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, was banned from soccer for eight years in 2015 after being accused of accepting bribes in connection with the awarding of the World Cup to Qatar.

Admirers of the game wait for 4 years to watch their favorite teams and players outshine the competitors. Even countries that do not take part in this tournament support their favorite teams as if they were their own. Days of mixed emotions have passed by, but there will always be a  silent question mark remaining along with the FIFA WC2022 Qatar. What are your thoughts on it