Football, Multicultural Spectacle
As soccer increasingly grows into an industry, various forces and interests begin to enter and even fight over this realm. The football industry promises not only jobs and fame, but also political and economic benefits.
Policemen stand near FIFA World Cup signs outside the Main Media Center (MMC) in Doha on November 3, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament.
The grand global football event is in sight. The Qatar 2022 World Cup finals will begin on Sunday, 20 November, until the final for the championship on 18 December 2022. The 2022 World Cup presents 32 teams, 8 groups and 64 matches. The opening match brings host Qatar against Ecuador at the Al Bayt Stadium.
Various controversies accompanied Qatar's selection and preparations to host the 2022 World Cup, ranging from issues of corruption, discrimination against groups with different sexual orientations and disregard for the rights of immigrant workers to doubts over Qatar's ability to host the world’s biggest football party.