At the time, the award of the World Cup to Qatar in 2010 was not without controversy. Unlike other previous hosts, the country had little soccer infrastructure in terms of stadia and training ...

Its choice as World Cup host was, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter said last week, “a mistake.” “(Qatar) is too small a country. Football and the World Cup are too big for it,” Blatter said.

Yet the controversies have not subsided ... rights concerns surrounding Qatar's preparations for the 2022 World Cup." Qatar's penal code criminalizes sex outside of marriage, which has led ...

and lack of clear global initiatives have formed a cloud of controversy over the first Middle Eastern World Cup. Qatar had no prior history in the World Cup prior to winning the bid in 2010.

The FIFA World Cup kicked off Sunday ... this year’s championships have been mired in controversy. FIFA and Qatar have both been criticized for corruption, human rights abuses and for holding ...

As the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup opens Sunday, Scott Simon talks with New York Times reporter Ken Bensinger about the corruption allegations surrounding Qatar's selection as its host country.

Similar to the 2022 Winter Olympics from China, Qatar hosting the World Cup comes with controversy. Starting with the selection as host nation. Also, there are concerns about human rights abuses ...

It is safe to say no World Cup has generated as much debate and controversy before a ball is kicked as the finals in Qatar, which will at last get under way this month after a build-up of almost ...

only the latest controversy to hit the country and its treatment of workers hired to ready the country for November’s World Cup. A worker walks in the newly constructed stadium in Doha, Qatar ...

Strange public opinion is being created within China.Indonesia's CNN paid attention to the strange logic raised by a Chinese media on the 19th (Korea time). The media outlet noted that the Asian ...

“If there’s one thing that has characterized the weeks and months leading up to this World Cup in Qatar, it’s the controversies surrounding the social and ethical implications that choosing ...

Qatar coach Julen Lopetegui has urged full focus ahead of his debut against Iran, warning that mistakes could be costly as Al Annabi fight to stay in World Cup contention through the fourth round.