Thousands of workers were reported injured or even killed during the decade of building. Groups like Amnesty International called it a "World Cup of Shame" because of how these workers suffered. 2. Fairness for Everyone

One of the biggest rules of sports is that everyone should be welcome. However, Qatar has strict laws that are different from many other parts of the world. Why is the World Cup in Qatar so controversial? - BBC

Let’s break down the main reasons people were upset, explained in a way that’s easy to understand. 1. How the Stadiums Were Built