FIFA World
Cup 2022
Controversies:
Match Fixing,
Beer Ban

Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022 has been marred by several controversies right at the beginning of the tournament leaving the FIFA World Cup fans divided

FIFA World Cup 2022 

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino announced a ban on beer sales, including on its FIFA 2022 official sponsor Budweiser, at Qatar FIFA World Cup stadiums 

Qatar FIFA World Cup Beer Ban

Budweiser, which has pumped in around $75 million for this FIFA World Cup, had to relocate its alcohol stalls to less prominent locations

Budweiser Beer Sales At World Cup 2022

AB InBev beer sales in host country Brazil surged by 140 million litres during the 2014 World Cup. FIFA and the beer company had made Brazil pass the 'Budweiser Bill' to nullify local laws that prohibited beer in World Cup stadiums

Budweiser Beer Sales At Brazil World Cup 2014

Ahead of FIFA World Cup opening match, Qatar vs Ecuador on November 20, match-fixing claims shook the tournament

FIFA Match-Fixing Claim

Amjad Taha, a strategic political affairs expert, claimed that Qatar has bribed eight Ecuadorian players with $7.4 million to lose the opener

Qatar vs Ecuador -
Match Fixing

Human Rights Watch and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) allege that migrant workers’ rights at FIFA World cup have been abused as they can’t change jobs or leave Qatar without the sponsor's permission

Alleged Ill-Treatment
Of Migrant Workers

Denying claims about a ban on LGBTQ fans at FIFA World Cup 2022, the officials said Qatar will comply with FIFA guidelines including allowing rainbow flags inside FIFA stadiums

QATAR FIFA WC
LGBT Row

Qatar Tourism has advised fans to respect local culture, asking women and men to wear attires that cover knees and shoulders and avoid revealing outfits in public places

Dress Code For World Cup Spectators

Qatar's legal and cultural norms also extends to restrictions on drugs and sexual activity, including public display of affection

Ban On PDA, Drugs At World Cup 2022 

Jio Cinema app faced issues as it kept buffering during Qatar vs Ecuador FIFA World Cup match leaving FIFA fans fuming and commenting on this glitch on social media

FIFA 2022 Jio Cinema App Lag

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