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FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident Qatar will deliver a “discrimination-free” World Cup when it gets under way in three years’ time.
Football’s showpiece event will kick off at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022, where the world’s focus will turn to the Gulf state after more than a decade of debate and controversy.
One area of major concern has been how such a conservative country will welcome LGBTQ+ supporters.
But Qatar 2022 organising committee chief executive Nasser Al Khater has stated that public displays of affection are “frowned upon” in the country, but insists that applies to people of all genders and sexual orientation.
Despite concerns that the 2018 World Cup in Russia would be blighted by racism, the tournament passed off largely without incident, with FIFA president Infantino expecting Qatar to offer an “inclusive” experience.
“Every single fan will be welcome and this is not only the FIFA president saying that, but a full commitment made by our partners in Qatar,” he said.
“In accordance with our statutes and policies, it is our responsibility to ensure a discrimination-free World Cup and in the past years we have been working, together with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, on a list of measures that will ensure an inclusive experience for everyone.”
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident Qatar will deliver a “discrimination-free” World Cup when it gets under way in three years’ time.
Football’s showpiece event will kick off at the Lusail Stadium in Doha on November 21, 2022, where the world’s focus will turn to the Gulf state after more than a decade of debate and controversy.
One area of major concern has been how such a conservative country will welcome LGBTQ+ supporters.
But Qatar 2022 organising committee chief executive Nasser Al Khater has stated that public displays of affection are “frowned upon” in the country, but insists that applies to people of all genders and sexual orientation.
Despite concerns that the 2018 World Cup in Russia would be blighted by racism, the tournament passed off largely without incident, with FIFA president Infantino expecting Qatar to offer an “inclusive” experience.
“Every single fan will be welcome and this is not only the FIFA president saying that, but a full commitment made by our partners in Qatar,” he said.
“In accordance with our statutes and policies, it is our responsibility to ensure a discrimination-free World Cup and in the past years we have been working, together with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, on a list of measures that will ensure an inclusive experience for everyone.”
