The Qatar World Cup 2022 stadiums and infrastructure are being built by Nepalese men employed in Qatar’s construction industry who work for little or no pay. Appalling living conditions and unsafe employment are not the only difficulties they face: there is pressure and disbelief from families in Nepal when no money is sent back home.
FIFA’s decision to hold the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is drawing more and more criticism as more and more allegations of everything from bribery and financial mismanagement to slavery and deadly work conditions pile up. 900 workers have died during construction for the Qatar world cup, and some estimate that this number will rise to 4,000 before they’re finished. A few people have begun drawing and sharing anti-advertisements featuring major sponsors that continue to support the World Cup. Take a look!
E:60′s Jeremy Schaap investigates the controversial working conditions in Qatar in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Tim Horgan edited this feature along with producer Beein Gim. The piece was shot in Nepal, Qatar and Washington, D.C. by Joel Edwards, Jesse Edwards, and Mike Bove. E:60 traveled to Qatar to investigate the working and … Continue reading Qatar’s World Cup by ESPN E60
