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Western, especially European, reactions to the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups reveal double standards. While Qatar faced a barrage of unfair criticism, the US has escaped accountability for organizing a tournament marred by several controversies, including visa discrimination, issues of accessibility and affordability, and bias.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Annelle Sheline
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 set new ground for what it means to have an inclusive and safe tournament. How can these policies be implemented in future World Cups?
Noha Aboueldahab, Tanner J. Manley
With less than one week left before the start of the tournament, scheduled for November 20 through December 18, 2022, experts from the Middle East Council on Global Affairs reflect below on the various dimensions of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.