Human Rights Watch's Worden on FIFA World Cup Controversy

The transcript discusses the intersection of politics and sports, focusing on the Qatar World Cup and FIFA's role. It highlights issues like corruption, human rights abuses, and lack of transparency. The discussion covers FIFA's failure to implement its human rights policy and Qatar's unfulfilled promises regarding labor reforms. The concept of sports washing is explored, with concerns about countries using sports to enhance their global reputation despite human rights issues. The future of FIFA's commitment to human rights in World Cup bidding is also examined.

What are the consequences of FIFA's failure to pressure Qatar regarding its anti-gay laws?

How has the concept of 'sports washing' been applied to Qatar's hosting of the World Cup?

In what ways has Qatar attempted to improve its international reputation through hosting the World Cup?