2022 FIFA World Cup: Is Qatar Engaging In 'Sportswashing?'

The video discusses the controversies surrounding Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup, including bribery allegations and human rights issues. It explores how authoritarian regimes use sports to improve their global image, a practice known as sportswashing. The video also highlights Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which involves significant investments in sports to diversify its economy and enhance its international reputation.

What were the concerns raised about Qatar's selection as the host for the World Cup?

How did the US Department of Justice's actions in 2015 relate to FIFA and Qatar?

What criticisms have been made regarding the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar?

In what ways have authoritarian regimes used sports to improve their international reputation?

What is 'sports washing' and how is it relevant to countries like Saudi Arabia?

What impact did the backlash against Saudi Arabia's involvement in sports have on the sports community?

How did the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affect Qatar's hosting of the World Cup?