2022 Fifa World Cup

FIFA rebuked after urging World Cup teams to focus on football in Qatar over politics

Rights group Amnesty strongly criticised FIFA, calling on the organisation to take human rights issues seriously.

Unpaid wages top complaint of Qatar migrant workers ahead of FIFA World Cup: UN

Qatar, where the World Cup starts on 20 November, has been widely criticised over conditions for migrant workers, as well as rights for women and the LGBTQ community.

Ukraine football federations asks FIFA to remove Iran from World Cup

The call was made three weeks before Iran are due to face England in the first Group B game in Qatar. The group also includes the United States and Wales.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Title contenders, big stars, format, unmissable games

FIFA World Cup 2022: Thirty-two teams, 64 matches, 29 days. The first World Cup in the Middle East. The tournament starts 20 November.

World Cup will help Qatar battle 'prejudice': FIFA president Gianni Infantino

FIFA awarded the World Cup to Qatar in 2010. It has since spent billions of dollars on preparations but has faced intense scrutiny over human rights.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar emir slams 'unprecedented' campaign against hosts

World Cup hosts Qatar have faced constant scrutiny over their treatment of foreign workers as well as LGBTQ and women's rights.

FIFA World Cup 2022: 'Forget the controversies and focus on football' in Qatar, says Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane was an ambassador for Qatar's successful bid to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

In-form Neymar Jr. eyes to break Brazil's record scorer Pelé's 77 goals

Neymar Jr. with 74 goals is just three goals behind Pele's 77 goals for Brazil. The Brazilian forward has matured over the period after the last FIFA World Cup.

Amid LGBTQ activists concern, Qatar emir says no 'discrimination' at FIFA World Cup

After comments by Qatari officials this year, FIFA reaffirmed that LGBTQ rainbow flags would be allowed around stadiums.

FIFA quash Chile and Peru's appeal to kick Ecuador out of 2022 Qatar World Cup

With just over nine weeks until the opening game on 20 Nov, Chile or Peru can still appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.