FIFA Urged to Compensate Injured Workers from Qatar World Cup: Internal Report Revealed

An internal report commissioned by FIFA has suggested that the organization should take accountability for worker injuries and deaths that occurred while preparing for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, recommending a compensation fund, though details remain undisclosed.

An internal report commissioned by FIFA has surfaced, indicating that the soccer governing body should offer compensation to workers injured or killed while building facilities for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This groundbreaking tournament marked the first time the World Cup took place in the Middle East, but it has been shrouded in controversy due to numerous reports detailing worker injuries and fatalities related to the construction of stadiums, a subway system, and hotels.

According to sources familiar with the unpublished report, it explicitly recommends that FIFA acknowledge its responsibility for the well-being of workers and provide financial compensation for their suffering, as well as to the dependents of those who lost their lives. Amnesty International has previously suggested that a compensation fund of at least $440 million should be established, although FIFA has not yet granted financial reparations to affected individuals.

FIFA released a statement claiming they recognized all findings and recommendations presented in the report through a thorough review process. However, the statement noted that not all recommendations could be implemented, retaining only those deemed practical and impactful. The FIFA official response also clarified that the report does not constitute a legal obligation to compensate injured parties.

The report's recommendations, prepared last year, have been kept under wraps as FIFA assessed the implications of its contents. However, FIFA has committed to revealing the full report by year-end, potentially shedding light on their next steps concerning worker compensation related to this controversial sporting event.