“The World Cup draws immense international media and fan attention, but the tournament’s dark side is overshadowing football,” according to Minky Morten, director of global initiatives at Human Rights Watch. “The 2022 World Cup’s legacy will depend on whether Qatar remedies with FIFA the deaths...

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, despite not being the most popular sport in North America. Its international popularity demanded the creation of a governing body, which takes the form of FIFA. Football’s global appeal extends beyond attracting the interest of fans around the world....