The Cost of the World Cup: A Discussion on Labor Rights Now and in the Future

06/12/2022 33 min Episodio 10
The Cost of the World Cup: A Discussion on Labor Rights Now and in the Future

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Every four years the world tunes in to watch the FIFA World Cup, the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world. While the brilliant game continues to inspire and entertain millions, the 2022 World Cup has been surrounded by controversy, taking place in a nation that lacks LGBTQ+, women’s, and labor rights. 
In this episode, we discuss and learn about the labor violations that took place as Qatar prepared to host this year’s tournament and we speak to labor leaders to discuss the efforts that are taking place as preparation ramps up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

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